Director, Manufacturing Engineering
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Director of Manufacturing Engineering leading strategic development and execution of manufacturing processes across diverse product lines at a defense technology company.
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering (or related field).
- 10+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record of scaling manufacturing operations in highly dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process optimization.
- Strong knowledge of automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Experience in developing, implementing, and utilizing digital manufacturing tools for design and analysis.
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes for classified systems, including security and compliance considerations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
- Experience in managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for high-growth environments.
- Familiar with Product Life Cycle (PLM) systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Test Execution Systems (TES).
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Compensation & Benefits
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As the Director of Manufacturing Engineering, your role encompasses the strategic oversight and tactical management of manufacturing engineering and systems to support both the development of new products and the scaling of high-volume production at Arsenal. You are charged with ensuring rigorous manufacturing processes are in place, resulting in the consistent delivery of superior quality products to our customers. Your leadership will also guarantee the fulfillment of manufacturing's capacity commitments while driving advancements in digital tools and methodologies to improve design, analysis, and execution. This role demands an innovative and adaptable approach to solving complex manufacturing challenges in a highly dynamic environment.
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement a long-term manufacturing engineering strategy aligned with company goals.
- Drive innovation in manufacturing processes, automation, and technology adoption to enhance efficiency and scalability for both development and high-volume production.
- Define KPIs, measure performance, and ensure alignment with operational and business objectives.
- Architect the requirements and roadmaps for next-generation digital manufacturing tools to improve manufacturing design, analysis, and production efficiency.
- Build systems and processes to support the manufacturing design and production of classified products in compliance with security and regulatory requirements.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee the optimization of manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and increase throughput.
- Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing to reduce waste and improve production attainment and efficiency.
- Develop scalable processes to support rapid growth and adapt to a highly dynamic production environment.
- Ensure all manufacturing practices meet safety, quality, and regulatory compliance standards, including classified product handling.
- Manage manufacturing plans across the product portfolio to adapt to fluctuations in capacity and demand, ensuring seamless production continuity and resource optimization.
Team Development
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration across Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Product Development teams.
- Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Partner with R&D and product development teams to ensure seamless transition of new products from design to production.
- Drive Design for Manufacturability (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) principles during product development, ensuring smooth scaling into production.
- Develop capacity plans and provide oversight for factory scoping, setup, and ramp-up to support production scaling and operational readiness.
Resource Planning
- Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing engineering department. Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling efforts for high-growth production environments. Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.
- Manage budgets, resources, and staffing for the manufacturing engineering department.
- Forecast future operational and headcount needs to support scaling efforts for high-growth production environments.
- Plan for rapid response to large-scale program demands, including classified systems, with short ramp-up times.
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