Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Director

Mohr Talent

West Point (MS)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 165,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Vacation & personal days

Strategic leadership role

Job summary

Mohr Talent is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Director in West Point, MS, to lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams in a high-visibility role. The position focuses on translating requirements into practical manufacturing plans while driving NPI readiness and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years in aerospace/defense manufacturing, AS9100 knowledge, and a proven leadership record.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, Aerospace, or related).
12+ years progressive experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong knowledge of AS9100, FAI, and configuration management.
Track record leading NPI and manufacturing process improvements.

Responsibilities

Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Test Engineering, and Configuration Management teams
Translate program requirements into manufacturing plans that meet cost, quality, schedule, and compliance goals
Serve as the primary engineering interface to Program Management
Lead engineering execution for New Product Introduction (NPI), including gate reviews and production readiness
Drive tooling, automation, and process improvement initiatives
Own configuration management, change control, and audit support
Mentor and develop engineering leaders and technical staff