Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Parker Aerospace; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers across a site. You will oversee design implementation, process improvements, and equipment projects to ensure on-time delivery and compliant operations.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with design, quality and supply chain, mentoring staff, and managing capital budgets. A strong engineering background plus 3+ years of leadership is required, with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related engineering field with 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Advanced technical knowledge to support new product development and/or complex problems.
• Strong project management skills to enhance efficiencies within team and/or plant.
• Supports the development of strategic plans in coordination with senior managers.
• Ensures team/plant executes manufacturing processes safely and compliantly.
• Strong analysis of process flows for quality, cost reduction and throughput.
• Ability to determine engineering schedules and track completion against targets.
• Strong leadership and communication to convey a vision across teams.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task.
• Strong prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Process Flow – Oversees planning and implementation of processes, equipment and tooling.
• Process Improvement – Develops strategies to drive innovation and improvements.
• People Management – Mentors and develops team members and provides performance feedback.
• Budget & Expense Planning – Leads capital budgeting and resource allocation.
• Internal and/or Supplier Interaction – Collaborates with suppliers and internal customers to define specs and deliver solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Scheduling

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a team of manufacturing engineers within a single manufacturing site or multiple production lines of a larger manufacturing site. Oversees design implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. Develops work assignments and operating plans for staff while ensuring work is completed on time and in compliance with manufacturing compliance standards. May oversee the development and approval of capital budgets and programs within a single facility. Typically reports to site level engineering or operations leadership. This position has supervisory responsibilities for direct reports and has guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.

Essential Functions

• Manufacturing Process Flow – Oversees the planning and implementation of manufacturing processes equipment, and tooling. Develops and manages a portfolio of project plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful completion of projects. Collaborates with cross-functional leadership teams, including design, quality, and supply chain, in support of manufacturing processes improvement. Ensures compliance with all safety regulations and company policies in the manufacturing process.
• Process Improvement – Develops and implements strategies to drive innovation and improve manufacturing processes and technologies. Identifies, recommends and leads improvement plans that impact site level operations. May lead cross functional teams in process improvement initiatives.
• People Management – Mentors and develops team members, providing guidance and support to help them grow in their roles. Provides feedback on individual performance to staff. Ensures staff is trained appropriately to perform assigned work.
• Budget & Expense Planning Leads capital budgeting process and responsible for managing capital projects and capital spending. Responsible for determining resource allocation and monitoring budget controls within team.
• Internal and/or Supplier Interaction – Communicates with Tier 1 or Tier 2 suppliers and /or internal customers to define product specifications and parameters. Engages in cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturing solutions in partnership with Product Engineering, Program Design, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in related Engineering field with 3+ years of leadership experience
• Advanced technical knowledge and ability to support new product development and/or complex problems faced by junior team members
• Applies strong project management skills to daily tasks to enhance efficiencies within team and/or plant activities
• Supports the development of strategic plans in coordination with sr. managers to manage and mitigate future challenges for the team and/or plant
• Effective in ensuring team/plant achieves consistent execution of manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance with safety guidelines
• Strong ability to analyze process flows for enhancements to quality, cost reduction, and throughput
• Ability to determine engineering schedules and track completion against target dates
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and execute a desired vision to other employees
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task
• Strong prioritization skills

Come join the Parker Aerospace Team!

Our competitive package includes:

Competitive Compensation

• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
• Career development and tuition reimbursement
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.