Engineering Manager

MOHR Talent; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and Personal Days

Job summary

MOHR Talent is seeking an Engineering Manager in Starkville, MS to lead Manufacturing, Test, and Configuration Management engineering functions. You will translate program requirements into efficient manufacturing plans and act as the primary interface to Program Management.

The role emphasizes leadership of multidisciplinary teams, NPI execution, and driving tooling and process improvements. A strong background in AS9100 and configuration management is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or related).
• 12+ years progressive experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAI, and configuration management.
• Track record leading NPI and manufacturing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams.
• Translate program requirements into manufacturing plans that meet cost, quality, schedule, and compliance goals.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface to Program Management.
• Lead engineering execution for New Product Introduction (NPI), including gate reviews and production readiness.
• Drive tooling, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Own configuration management, change control, and audit support.
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

NPI experience

Multidisciplinary teams

Process improvement

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

Lean Six Sigma certification

Automation/robotics experience

Job description

Job Description

A well established and growing aerospace and defense manufacturer with a team that cares about their people is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead their Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management functions.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams
• Translate program requirements into manufacturing plans that meet cost, quality, schedule, and compliance goals
• Serve as the primary engineering interface to Program Management
• Lead engineering execution for New Product Introduction (NPI), including gate reviews and production readiness
• Drive tooling, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Own configuration management, change control, and audit support
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders and technical staff

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or related)
• 12+ years progressive experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAI, and configuration management
• Track record leading NPI and manufacturing process improvements

Preferred:

• Master's degree or MBA
• Defense program experience

What's In It For You:

• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and Personal Days
• Leadership role with real influence over engineering strategy

This is a high visibility leadership role with a company investing in its future.

Engineering Manager
Starkville, MS | In-Person | $140,000 - $165,000 /yr | Full-Time

A well established and growing aerospace and defense manufacturer with a team that cares about their people is hiring an Engineering Manager to lead their Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management functions.

What You'll Do:

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams
• Translate program requirements into manufacturing plans that meet cost, quality, schedule, and compliance goals
• Serve as the primary engineering interface to Program Management
• Lead engineering execution for New Product Introduction (NPI), including gate reviews and production readiness
• Drive tooling, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Own configuration management, change control, and audit support
• Mentor and develop engineering leaders and technical staff

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or related)
• 12+ years progressive experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAI, and configuration management
• Track record leading NPI and manufacturing process improvements

Preferred:

• Master's degree or MBA
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Automation/robotics experience
• Defense program experience

What's In It For You:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Vacation and Personal Days
• Leadership role with real influence over engineering strategy

This is a high visibility leadership role with a company investing in its future.

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