Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Red Frog Solutions; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Frog Solutions in Camarillo, CA, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering support for production, drive process improvements, and guide a technical team. The role focuses on new-product introduction, tooling and routings, and mentoring engineers for growth.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in aerospace manufacturing, with 2+ years leading engineering teams, and strong skills in GD&T, SolidWorks, and root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience
• 2+ years managing engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of GD&T, SolidWorks, manufacturing drawings, and electrical schematics
• Experience with structured root-cause and corrective-action methods (FMEA, A3, fishbone, RCCA)
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to lead and develop a team of at least three direct reports

Responsibilities

• Lead and prioritize the manufacturing engineering team, including coaching, performance management, and professional development
• Provide hands-on technical support to manufacturing, assembly, and test teams to resolve production issues
• Own plant productivity and process-improvement projects, including scope, milestones, execution, and results
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, work instructions, and manufacturing process specifications
• Lead engineering support for new-product transitions into production and improvements to existing processes
• Support MRB activity, defect disposition, rework instructions, and corrective/preventive actions
• Develop and report KPIs such as first-pass yield, scrap, reliability/MTBF, and productivity
• Collaborate with operations, quality, design engineering, and supply chain to strengthen manufacturability and performance

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Root cause analysis

Tools

GD&T

SolidWorks

Manufacturing drawings

Electrical schematics

Job description

Camarillo, United States | Posted on 11/07/2026

• Salary $160,000 to $170,000 Plus 20% Bonus
• Job Type Full time
• City Camarillo
• State/Province California
• Country United States

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Camarillo, CA (On-site)

$160K–$170K Base + 20% Bonus

Established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead engineering support for production, including assembly and test operations, process improvement, and new-product introduction. Reporting to the VP of Operations, this leader will develop a technical team, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and drive measurable improvements across the plant. The role offers potential long-term advancement into broader operations leadership.

Required:

8+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience, including 2+ years managing engineering teams.

Strong knowledge of GD&T, SolidWorks, manufacturing drawings, and electrical schematics.

Experience with structured root-cause and corrective-action methods such as FMEA, A3, fishbone, or RCCA.

Demonstrated project ownership, floor-level troubleshooting, and continuous improvement results.

Experience working in MRP/ERP systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Ability to lead and develop a team of at least three direct reports.

Nice to Have's:

Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, ITAR, and DFARS.

Electromechanical assembly and test manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities:

Lead and prioritize the manufacturing engineering team, including coaching, performance management, and professional development.

Provide hands‑on technical support to manufacturing, assembly, and test teams to resolve production issues.

Own plant productivity and process‑improvement projects, including scope, milestones, execution, and results.

Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, work instructions, and manufacturing process specifications.

Lead engineering support for new‑product transitions into production and improvements to existing processes.

Support material review board (MRB) activity, defect disposition, rework instructions, and corrective/preventive actions.

Develop and report KPIs such as first‑pass yield, scrap, reliability/MTBF, and productivity.

Collaborate with operations, quality, design engineering, and supply chain to strengthen manufacturability and performance.