Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Precision Aerospace

Ilocatum; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company benefits

Paid Time Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ilocatum in Bay Shore, NY is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of manufacturing engineers and drive production-process improvements in a high‑precision aerospace environment.

You will collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to optimize methods, estimate labor and costs, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and production processes.
• Estimate production times, labor requirements, equipment needs, and manufacturing costs.
• Create and maintain CAD models and manufacturing documentation using CATIA V5 or similar CAD software.
• Generate engineering drawings and product structures that reflect customer requirements.
• Establish manufacturing tolerances and process documentation.
• Support production and subcontractors with engineering solutions and technical guidance.
• Coordinate engineering priorities with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Production teams.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
• Resolve manufacturing challenges through analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

Cost Reduction

BOMs

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Associate’s Degree considered with relevant experience

Tools

CATIA V5

Epicor ERP

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join one of our premier aerospace manufacturing clients. This leadership role is ideal for an engineering professional who thrives on driving operational excellence, leading technical teams, and implementing world-class manufacturing processes.

Our client is a growing precision aerospace manufacturer committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and delivering high-quality products that meet the industry’s most demanding standards.

Position Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of manufacturing engineers responsible for improving production processes, developing manufacturing methods, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This individual will collaborate across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain to ensure efficient, cost-effective manufacturing while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, workflows, and production processes
• Estimate production times, labor requirements, equipment needs, and manufacturing costs
• Create and maintain CAD models and manufacturing documentation using CATIA V5 or similar CAD software
• Generate engineering drawings and product structures that accurately reflect customer requirements
• Establish manufacturing tolerances and process documentation
• Support production and subcontractors with engineering solutions and technical guidance
• Coordinate engineering priorities with Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Production teams
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and waste reduction
• Resolve manufacturing challenges through analytical problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with company safety and quality standards

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred (Associate’s Degree considered with relevant experience)
• Minimum 5 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred

• Experience with CATIA V5
• Epicor ERP experience
• Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen implementation experience
• Strong CAD and technical documentation skills
• Continuous Improvement mindset

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth Opportunities