Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Samson Rose; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Samson Rose, a fast-growing advanced manufacturing company, is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to drive new manufacturing technologies from development to scalable production. You will lead a multidisciplinary team in a high-mix hardware environment, setting priorities and mentoring engineers to hit critical milestones.

The role blends hands-on depth in additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation with design-for-manufacturability, shaping hardware from concept

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing engineering with aerospace or defense exposure.
• 3+ years leading manufacturing engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, robotics and automation.
• Track record of leading complex projects from concept to production with high‑reliability materials.
• CAD proficiency (Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or similar) and GD&T.
• Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems.
• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or related discipline.
• Must be able to access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers driving design for manufacturing, process development, and advanced manufacturing methods across the client's production platform
• Own manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to keep production reliable and high quality
• Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to hit critical company milestones
• Develop industry‑leading approaches to process qualification, production scalability, and automation
• Implement advanced manufacturing strategies across machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining
• Identify and deploy new manufacturing technologies that improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput
• Partner closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness

Skills

Leadership

Advanced manufacturing

CAD proficiency

GD&T

MES/PLM/ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or related

Tools

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

ERP systems

Job description

Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

About the Company

Our client is a fast-growing advanced manufacturing company that's rethinking how complex hardware gets built. Their integrated platform combines additive manufacturing, automated assembly, and engineering software to turn complex designs into production-ready systems. They supply global automotive OEMs and support leading U.S. aerospace and defense companies, and they're scaling quickly.

The Role

They're looking for a manufacturing engineering leader to bring new manufacturing technologies from development into reliable, cost-efficient production. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers in a high-mix hardware environment, setting priorities, mentoring engineers, and driving the processes that take parts from concept to production.

This role suits someone who still has hands‑on depth in advanced manufacturing, including additive, robotics, and automation. You'll shape how hardware is designed, not just how it's built. The role is open at Manager or Senior Manager level, depending on experience.

What You'll Own

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of manufacturing engineers driving design for manufacturing, process development, and advanced manufacturing methods across the client's production platform
• Own manufacturing requirements, process specifications, and root cause investigations to keep production reliable and high quality
• Set team priorities, track projects, and mentor engineers to hit critical company milestones
• Develop industry‑leading approaches to process qualification, production scalability, and automation
• Implement advanced manufacturing strategies across machining, additive manufacturing, assembly, bonding, coatings, and joining
• Identify and deploy new manufacturing technologies that improve quality, reduce cost, and increase throughput
• Partner closely with design, materials, quality, and production teams to influence hardware design and production readiness

What You'll Need

• 8+ years in manufacturing engineering, with significant aerospace or defense exposure
• 3+ years leading manufacturing engineering teams
• Hands‑on experience with advanced manufacturing, including additive manufacturing, robotics, and automation
• A track record of leading complex projects from concept through production, with high‑performance materials and high‑reliability applications
• CAD proficiency (Siemens NX, AutoCAD, or similar) and a strong grasp of GD&T
• Experience with MES, PLM, and ERP systems
• Bachelor's in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related discipline
• Must be able to access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls

Nice to Have

• Master's in a relevant engineering discipline
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent continuous improvement expertise
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems
• Startup or fast‑paced, high‑tech manufacturing experience, ideally with a drive to challenge traditional manufacturing approaches