Manufacturing Engineer Manager

Superior Skilled Trades; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 88,166 - 97,809; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Manager of Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team of engineers. The role involves directing daily operations, improving processes, and ensuring on-time project delivery. Qualified candidates should have experience managing engineers and a relevant degree. This position offers a contract employment type with competitive pay rates between $64.00/hr and $71.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineers.
• Experience with process improvements and root cause analysis.
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Manufacturing Engineering team’s day-to-day work.
• Attract and retain talents that contribute to growth.
• Manage relationships with current vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Managing engineers

Process improvements

Root cause analysis

Education

BS or MS in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineering for the Data Management and Microelectronics business has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering manager who thrives in taking on new challenges, influencing and shaping a team and the product roadmap. As the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be managing an engaging team of 7-10 manufacturing engineers, implementing processes and procedures and collaborating to deliver leading edge electronics that are game-changing and impactful to our nation’s defense. Mercury sits at the intersection of high-tech and defense – we are focused on accelerating innovations that matter to the aerospace, defense, and space sectors. We leverage our longstanding strategic partnerships to access the latest in commercial technologies to design, manufacture, test, and deliver rugged microelectronics that operate in the harshest environments, with extreme reliability and maintainability. Location: Phoenix, AZ.

Pay information

Superior Skilled Trades provided pay range: Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$64.00/hr - $71.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Direct the Manufacturing Engineering team’s day-to-day work, ensuring successful execution of manufacturing efforts and responsibilities on products and programs


• Identify, maintain, and grow technical expertise within the group and provide technical guidance to the manufacturing team


• Execute strategic initiatives and assigns responsibilities with the group to achieve business goals set by the business leadership and Annual Operating Plan


• Work with direct reports to identify strengths and development needs and grow their talents and skillsets through cross-trainings, mentorship, and on-going career development discussions


• Attract and retain talents that contributes to growth and revenue


• Hold self and team members accountable for their work output quality and for achieving on-time delivery of project milestones


• Build open, trusting, and respectful relationships across the engineering teams


• Work closely with the Chief Engineer, Operations, Program Management, and Technical Project Managers to ensure OTD and quality on new product developments and production revenue


• Address issues and challenges directly by making rapid course corrections and driving necessary changes to achieve business objectives


• Manage relationships with current vendors and subcontractors to ensure they remain on budget and provide quality on-time results, and work to identify other vendors and subcontractors as necessary to provide the best solutions for our products

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing engineers


• Experience with process improvements and root cause analysis, such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Lean Six Sigma etc.


• Experience operating in a matrix style organization


• BS or MS in relevant field


• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

No Agencies Please

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Management


• Product Management


• Production

Industries

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing


• Defense and Space Manufacturing