Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineering Manager Needed in Camarillo

Pay Range $120k - $140K DOE

Growing aerospace manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of 4-5 engineers and drive operational excellence across manufacturing operations.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on engineering leader with a strong technical foundation, proven people leadership experience, and the ambition to advance into broader operations leadership roles. The position is expected to serve as a key development path toward future opportunities such as Production Manager or Business Unit Manager .

Key Responsibilities

✔ Lead and prioritize Manufacturing Engineering activities and resources

✔ Drive productivity, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives

✔ Support new product introductions and manufacturing transitions

✔ Develop and report KPIs including First Pass Yield, Scrap, MTBF, and Productivity

✔ Provide technical support and troubleshooting on the manufacturing floor

✔ Create and maintain routers, work instructions, and manufacturing process documentation

✔ Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions using FMEA, A3, Fishbone, and RCCA methodologies

✔ Coach, mentor, and develop engineering team members

Qualifications

✅ Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

✅ 8+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience

✅ 2+ years of people management experience

✅ Strong GD&T and SolidWorks expertise

✅ Experience with ERP/MRP systems

✅ Ability to read manufacturing drawings, electrical schematics, and process procedures

✅ Familiarity with AS9100, ISO standards, ITAR, and DFAR requirements

✅ Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone with a bias for action, strong ownership mentality, growth mindset, and a passion for building high-performing teams . The ideal candidate enjoys solving problems on the manufacturing floor, developing people, and driving measurable business results.

📩 Interested or know someone who fits the profile? Let's connect.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

You can Contact me Directly at or 805-436-2957

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.