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 and Personal Days

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Leadership influence

Job summary

MOHR Talent is hiring an Engineering Manager in Starkville, MS. This role involves leading Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams, while also serving as the primary engineering interface to Program Management.

With over 12 years of experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing, the candidate should have strong leadership skills and knowledge of manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAI, and configuration management.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams.
• Translate program requirements into manufacturing plans.
• Serve as the primary engineering interface to Program Management.
• Lead engineering execution for New Product Introduction.
• 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

Engineering Management

Manufacturing Process Improvement

Configuration Management

Lean Six Sigma

NPI Execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree or MBA

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

What's In It For You:

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

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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