Manufacturing Engineering Lead
This role is accountable for providing leadership and guidance to ensure the effective management of manufacturing digital systems and software solutions.
The Manufacturing Engineering Lead will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards, and providing technical expertise to drive improvements and support business goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct and manage risk assessments for SHE, product safety, and manufacturing quality, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
* Provide guidance on manufacturing execution systems and the supporting systems to enable the effective transfer of information from design to operational environment.
* Lead and mentor Production Engineering teams, building technical capability and fostering junior staff development.
* Represent Operations and Manufacturing Engineering in business forums and reviews relating to digital systems and data transfer and integration of software tools.
* Drive root cause analysis, quality improvements, and resolution of process issues.
* Support the Operation team through rapid development of data and software solutions.
* Establish and develop relationships with stakeholders and other teams to provide fully deployed solutions.
* Ensure in-production modifications are captured in change management systems.
* Manage production capabilities to meet cost, quality, and schedule goals while driving innovation, waste elimination, and competitiveness.
* Provide technical governance, maintain ITAR compliance, and oversee engineering and manufacturing processes.
* Support engineering-production interface issues, facilities upgrades, and technology transfer programs.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Experience in an operational technology environment.
* Experience in the planning, administration, and management of software development projects (including web applications).
* Solid understanding of MRP fundamentals.
* Proven professional integrity, advanced technical expertise, strong decision-making skills, and maturity in judgment.
* Significant experience in a relevant engineering discipline.
* In-depth practical knowledge of manufacturing processes in both commercial and/or defense environments.
* Strong ability to make independent judgments and decisions related to the role.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels (both verbal and written).
* Defense security clearance or eligibility to obtain.
* Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
* Chance to contribute to the development of cutting-edge technologies.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Professional growth and development opportunities.
Others:
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Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing
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