Engineering Manager, Manufacturing

RRC- Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RRC - Ruiz Recruiting & Consulting is hiring an Engineering Manager, Manufacturing for a leader in the A&D space. The role focuses on advancing aerospace manufacturing by leading a team of engineers, optimizing processes, and ensuring robust production support.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing, hands-on problem solving, and experience transitioning new products to production while meeting quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience with strong production/process knowledge.
• 1+ years of experience leading engineering teams and project oversight.
• Proficiency in GD&T, SolidWorks, and interpreting engineering drawings and electrical schematics.
• Experience with FMEA, A3, Fishbone diagrams, and RCCA.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and MS Office.
• Familiarity with ISO, AS9100, ITAR, and DFARS (preferred).

Responsibilities

• 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 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 KPIs including yield, scrap, equipment reliability, and productivity.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, and Operations leadership to improve manufacturability and support business objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T

SolidWorks

Engineering drawings

Electrical schematics

MRP/ERP systems

Microsoft Office

FMEA

A3

Fishbone diagrams

RCCA

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.