Precision Manufacturing Manager

Kintara; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintara is seeking a hands-on manufacturing leadership professional to drive production performance, quality, and process excellence in a highly precise environment. You will lead technicians and operators, developing scalable processes that ensure consistent quality, throughput, and operational execution.

The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, building high-performing teams, and creating the structure required to achieve world-class results.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, medical devices, machining, advanced manufacturing, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience leading technicians, operators, or manufacturing teams.
• Track record of driving measurable operational improvements in quality, yield, throughput, or efficiency.
• Experience implementing and maintaining manufacturing processes, documentation, and production standards.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Comfortable operating in high-mix, high-precision, or technically complex production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of technicians and operators within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Drive production performance to meet schedule, quality, yield, and delivery objectives.
• Establish and optimize scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Reduce variability, scrap, and rework through disciplined process control and operational rigor.
• Strengthen documentation, standard work, process controls, and manufacturing procedures.
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, assembly, quality, and production teams to drive operational improvements.
• Lead structured root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to resolve production issues.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and manufacturing excellence.
• Maintain safe, organized, and high-performing production environments.

Skills

Team leadership

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Structured problem-solving

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Metrology

Documentation control

Job description

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role responsible for driving production performance, quality, and process excellence within a highly precise manufacturing environment. You will lead a team of technicians and operators while developing scalable manufacturing processes that support consistent quality, throughput, and operational execution.

The ideal person enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, developing high-performing teams, and creating the structure and discipline required to achieve world-class production results. This role offers the opportunity to build and improve manufacturing systems supporting advanced technologies where precision, repeatability, and quality are critical to overall product performance.

Responsibilities

• · Lead, develop, and mentor a team of technicians and operators within a precision manufacturing environment
• · Drive production performance to meet schedule, quality, yield, and delivery objectives
• · Establish and optimize scalable, repeatable manufacturing processes
• · Reduce variability, scrap, and rework through disciplined process control and operational rigor
• · Strengthen documentation, standard work, process controls, and manufacturing procedures
• · Partner cross-functionally with engineering, assembly, quality, and production teams to drive operational improvements
• · Lead structured root cause analysis and problem-solving efforts to resolve production issues
• · Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and throughput
• · Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and manufacturing excellence
• · Maintain safe, organized, and high-performing production environments

Who You Are

• · Most effective leading teams on the manufacturing floor rather than from behind a desk
• · Comfortable making decisions in fast-paced environments where priorities evolve quickly
• · Highly analytical with a structured approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
• · Earn credibility through technical competence, accountability, and follow-through
• · Passionate about building processes that are repeatable, scalable, and sustainable
• · Driven to develop people, improve systems, and continuously raise performance standards

Experience Requirements

• · 5+ years of experience in precision manufacturing environments such as aerospace, medical devices, machining, advanced manufacturing, or related industries
• · Demonstrated experience leading technicians, operators, or manufacturing teams
• · Track record of driving measurable operational improvements in quality, yield, throughput, or efficiency
• · Experience implementing and maintaining manufacturing processes, documentation, and production standards
• · Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and root cause analysis capabilities
• · Comfortable operating in high-mix, high-precision, or technically complex production environments

What You Bring

• · Strong manufacturing leadership experience with a focus on accountability, quality, and execution
• · Ability to identify sources of variation and implement sustainable corrective actions
• · Experience developing standard work, process controls, and operational procedures
• · Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple functional groups
• · Data-driven mindset with the ability to make informed operational decisions
• · Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• · Exposure to optics, metrology, precision surface manufacturing, or highly technical production environments
• · Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies· Experience supporting production scale-up efforts or transitioning products from development into production
• · Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies and precision measurement systems
• · Experience working closely with engineering teams on process development and manufacturability improvements

What Success Looks Like

Production Performance

Within the first six months, production schedules are being met more consistently, operational bottlenecks have been identified, and key manufacturing metrics are improving.

Process Stability

Manufacturing processes are more repeatable, variability has been reduced, and documented standards are actively being followed on the floor.

Team Development

The production team is operating with greater accountability, engagement, and technical capability while maintaining high quality standards.

Quality Improvement

Measurable reductions in scrap, rework, and production-related quality issues have been achieved through structured process improvements.

Operational Excellence

You are recognized as a trusted manufacturing leader who consistently drives execution, develops people, and delivers sustainable operational results.