Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Aerospace & Defense

Mohr Talent; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 10%

Relocation assistance

Benefits

Job summary

MOHR Talent is actively seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead process development, production support, and new product introduction for aerospace and defense programs in West Point, MS. The role stresses hands-on leadership of engineers, robust process documentation, and an emphasis on improving quality, throughput, and cost through Lean and Kaizen methods.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in manufacturing engineering, a relevant engineering degree, and prior leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field required.
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Previous leadership, team-lead, supervisor, or engineering management experience.
• Aerospace, defense, aviation, missile systems, military products, or government-contract manufacturing experience.
• Hands-on understanding of machining, welding, metal fabrication, complex assembly, and production tooling.
• Experience with NPI, process development, BOMs, routers, work instructions, and production ramp-up.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Lean manufacturing or Kaizen experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineers and technical personnel supporting day-to-day production.
• Develop manufacturing processes, routers, work instructions, bills of materials, and production documentation for build-to-print products.
• Manage NPI execution and the transition of new defense products from development into repeatable production.
• Support machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and production-line development.
• Resolve manufacturing constraints, recurring defects, workflow issues, and production-readiness risks.
• Create and improve facility layouts, assembly-line layouts, tooling strategies, and production flow.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, and Program Management.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, root‑cause analysis, error‑proofing, and measurable improvements in quality, throughput, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

NPI

Process development

BOMs

Routers

Work instructions

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

AS9100

Machining

Welding

Team leadership

Aerospace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial/Aerospace

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Aerospace & Defense

West Point, Mississippi Direct Hire $120000 /

West Point, MS| $125,000–$150,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits + Relocation Assistance

An established and expanding aerospace and defense manufacturing organization is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead process development, production support, new product introduction, and manufacturing improvement initiatives.

This is an ideal opportunity for a practical engineering leader who enjoys working directly with production teams and has broad exposure to machining, welding, metal fabrication, tooling, and complex mechanical assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Manufacturing Engineers and technical personnel supporting day-to-day production.
• Develop manufacturing processes, routers, work instructions, bills of materials, and production documentation for build-to-print products.
• Manage NPI execution and the transition of new defense products from development into repeatable production.
• Support machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and production-line development.
• Resolve manufacturing constraints, recurring defects, workflow issues, and production-readiness risks.
• Create and improve facility layouts, assembly-line layouts, tooling strategies, and production flow.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Test Engineering, and Program Management.
• Drive Lean, Kaizen, root‑cause analysis, error‑proofing, and measurable improvements in quality, throughput, and cost.

Required Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; equivalent technical education and highly relevant experience may be considered.
• 6+ years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Previous leadership, team‑lead, supervisor, or engineering management experience.
• Aerospace, defense, aviation, missile systems, military products, or government‑contract manufacturing experience.
• Hands‑on understanding of machining, welding, metal fabrication, complex assembly, and production tooling.
• Experience with NPI, process development, BOMs, routers, work instructions, and production ramp‑up.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 and regulated manufacturing requirements.
• Lean manufacturing or Kaizen experience.

U.S. citizenship is required due to applicable government contract and security requirements. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance if required.

Full‑time | Onsite | Up to 10% Bonus | Benefits | Relocation Assistance

MOHR Talent is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other protected status. If you believe you have been discriminated against or have concerns about our compliance, please contact our Human Resources department at [e-mail]
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Published: 8/17/2026

Type: Direct Hire

Location: West Point, Mississippi

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