Job Description

Acara Solutions has been providing aerospace firms nationally with our staffing services for over 65 years. Our national/international aerospace / space client in Burbank, CA has an opening for a Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This is a direct employee position with a salary range of $180K - $210K. 

This is a very hands-on management position in an aerospace / space metal machine shop. They are looking for a strong history of mentoring engineering teams. This group has approximately 30 engineers. 

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager holds a leadership role for the Manufacturing Engineering team and is responsible for machining and special process development, CNC and CMM programming, tool and fixture design and fabrication, including the validation of all processes and programs for use on the shop floor. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer Manager provides ongoing support for Value Stream leadership in the areas of productivity improvement and lead time reduction, takes a leadership role with Operations regarding New Product Development activities and is responsible for ensuring that all customer and internal cost requirements are met or exceeded.

• Manage all aspects of manufacturing process development, assembly and test process, tool design and fabrication and Statistical Process Control; Ensure timely and accurate completion of project tasks through diligent coordination of all resources, and non-manufacturing processes to achieve process control to acceptable levels as dictated by company policy and customer requirements
• Drive process improvement, set-up reduction and the development of visual standard work to support cost reduction, productivity and lead time reduction goals; Champion change
• Lead and support Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen activities to support Company's Business Systems initiatives and goals
• Evaluate and approve all Engineering requests for development work to ensure feasibility, determine make/buy status, and prioritize workload
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure the lowest cost to manufacture new or revised products inclusive of labor, materials, burdens, tooling equipment and facilities
• Prepare departmental budgets; Monitor and control the expenses of the Manufacturing Engineering function within departmental budget constraints
• Manage the investigation, selection, justification and appropriation of capital equipment for operations
• For all functions of the site Operations, manage the development and maintenance of AS9100 documentation, and insure compliance with all related processes and procedures
• Support new product introduction for all internally manufactured components on all new products and programs to include full participation in IPT activities
• Develop and maintain all CNC programming, as applicable
• Responsible for the efficient operation of various support functions, including Model shop, Tool Room and Tool Crib, as applicable
• Responsible for the guidance and direction of all assigned personnel insuring that company policy and work rules are adhered to and activities are in compliance with the Bargaining Unit Agreement, as applicable

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering 

Min 8 years of manufacturing engineering experience in an aerospace or similar CNC machine shop environment with at least 5 years in an employee management position (in an engineering team of at least 20). 

• Including knowledge of continuous improvement tools; Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Min 5 years of Lean leadership (Six Sigma training and/or belt desired)

This is an ITAR facility, U.S. Persons required. 

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

MBA or Master's degree 

A background programming and creating aerospace products with CNC machines. 

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.

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