Engineering Manager, Manufacturing

RRC; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting in Oxnard, CA, is seeking an Engineering Manager, Manufacturing for an aerospace leader. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, drive process improvements, and ensure successful new product introductions.

The role blends hands-on engineering with people leadership to improve yield, reduce scrap, and optimize production. Candidates should have aerospace manufacturing experience and strong GD&T and SolidWorks skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing with production process knowledge.
• 1+ year in engineering people management and project oversight.
• Strong GD&T, SolidWorks, and ability to read drawings and schematics.
• Experience with FMEA, RCCA, and root-cause analysis methods.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ITAR, DFARS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, establishing priorities and driving accountability for deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to optimize production processes and improve yield and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on engineering expertise to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
• Support transition of new products into production with proper processes and documentation.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to investigate nonconformances and implement CAPAs.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routers, work instructions, and specs.
• Oversee projects, timelines, and KPIs such as yield, scrap, and productivity.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Design Engineering and Operations leadership to improve manufacturability.

Skills

GD&T

SolidWorks

Root cause analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is a specialized recruitment firm trusted by startups and enterprise-level companies nationwide. We're hiring an Engineering Manager, Manufacturing for a leader in the A&D space!

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering initiatives that improve production efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing performance within an aerospace environment. This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with team leadership, overseeing process optimization, production support, and the successful introduction of new products into manufacturing. The ideal candidate is a technically strong engineering leader who can solve complex manufacturing challenges while developing a high-performing team.

What You'll Do (The Impact)

• Lead and develop a team of manufacturing engineers, establishing priorities, managing workloads, and driving accountability for engineering deliverables and operational goals.
• Identify opportunities to optimize production processes, improve first-pass yield, reduce scrap, and increase manufacturing efficiency through measurable improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on engineering expertise to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, resolve production issues, and support day‑to‑day shop floor operations.
• Support the transition of new products into production, ensuring manufacturing processes, documentation, and technical requirements are established for successful execution.
• Partner with Quality and Operations to investigate nonconformances, support material review board (MRB) activities, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routers, work instructions, and process specifications to support consistent production and quality standards.
• Oversee engineering projects, manage timelines and deliverables, and monitor key performance indicators, including first-pass yield, scrap, equipment reliability, and productivity.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, and Operations leadership to improve manufacturability, resolve technical issues, and support business objectives.

What You Bring (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, with a strong understanding of production processes, engineering support, and manufacturing operations.
• 1+ years of experience managing engineering teams, including employee development, performance management, and project oversight.
• Strong proficiency in GD&T, SolidWorks, and interpreting engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and manufacturing specifications.
• Hands‑on experience with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies such as FMEA, A3, Fishbone diagrams, and RCCA.
• Experience working with MRP/ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO, AS9100, ITAR, and DFARS, preferred.

RRC is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.