Director of Engineering in Biloxi

Energy Jobline ZR; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Columbus, MS seeks a Senior Manager / Director of Engineering to lead aerospace manufacturing operations in a highly regulated environment. You will shape engineering strategy, oversee NPI, and drive manufacturing readiness and production execution.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams across Design, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Quality, delivering continuous improvement and operational excellence while aligning with business goals and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of aerospace/defense manufacturing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong design + manufacturing engineering background.
• Experience with NPI, tooling, production readiness, and engineering change management.
• Experience in an AS9100-regulated environment.
• Strong cross-functional leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain & Program Management.
• Hands-on, operational leadership style with strong business judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing & Production Engineering.
• Lead NPI & Production Readiness.
• Oversee Design & Manufacturing Engineering.
• Oversee Tooling, Automation & Test Engineering.
• Manage Configuration Management.
• Drive Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence.
• Lead Multidisciplinary Engineering Teams.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing experience

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Cross-functional leadership

Design + manufacturing engineering

NPI / Production readiness

Engineering change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager / Director of Engineering | Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Location: Columbus, MS

Salary: $140,000-$180,000 Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead. Build. Scale.

We’re looking for an accomplished Aerospace Engineering Leader to lead engineering operations within a growing, highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

This is an opportunity to have direct impact on engineering strategy, NPI, manufacturing readiness, production execution, and organizational growth.

What You’ll Lead

• Manufacturing & Production Engineering
• NPI & Production Readiness
• Design & Manufacturing Engineering
• Tooling, Automation & Test Engineering
• Configuration Management
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Multidisciplinary Engineering Teams

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ years of aerospace/defense manufacturing experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong design + manufacturing engineering background
• Experience with NPI, tooling, production readiness, and engineering change management
• Experience in an AS9100-regulated environment
• Strong cross-functional leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain & Program Management
• Hands‑on, operational leadership style with strong business judgment

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than an engineering management role.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape engineering strategy, lead NPI, improve manufacturing performance, build high‑performing teams, and directly influence the company’s growth.

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