Manufacturing Engineering Director

Mohr Talent; West Point (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, LifeInsurance

Job summary

MOHR Talent in West Point, MS is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Director to lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams in an in-person, full-time role.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, with a strong focus on AS9100, FAI, and change control. A Master's or MBA is preferred and Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

NPI expertise

Process improvement

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree or MBA

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Director

West Point, Mississippi Direct Hire $140000 /

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Director
West Point, 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


• Defense program experience

What\'s In It For You:

• 401(k) with company match


• Vacation and Personal Days


• Leadership role with real influence over engineering strategy

This is a high visibility leadership role with a company investing in its future. If you have aerospace or defense manufacturing engineering leadership experience, apply today to be considered.

Manufacturing Engineering Director
West Point, 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

This is a high visibility leadership role with a company investing in its future. If you have aerospace or defense manufacturing engineering leadership experience, apply today to be considered.

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Published: 8/17/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Location: West Point, Mississippi

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