Engineering Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Match

Vacation & Personal Days

Leadership impact

Job summary

MOHR Talent in Starkville, MS is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management in an in-person role. Translate requirements into producible plans, drive NPI execution with gate reviews, and ensure production readiness.

The position requires 12+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing and strong leadership, with expertise in AS9100, FAI, and change control. Mentorship and strategic engineering influence are key responsibilities.

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

Manufacturing Engineering

Test Engineering

Configuration Management

NPI leadership

Gate reviews

Process improvement

Leadership

AS9100 knowledge

Change control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

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

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