Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Vacation days

Leadership role with influence over E

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Starkville, MS focuses on aerospace and defense manufacturing leadership. We are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams, translating program requirements into production plans that satisfy cost, quality, schedule, and compliance goals.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing with strong leadership of multidisciplinary teams and deep knowledge of AS9100, FAI, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 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

Program management liaison

NPI leadership

Process improvement

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or MBA

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. If you have aerospace or defense manufacturing engineering leadership experience,

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

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Job Summary

Published: 8/17/2026

Type: Direct Hire

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