Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
$168,700–$198,800 year
On-siteTorrance, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead all manufacturing operations including production, assembly, testing, material flow, and daily execution. Translate company milestones into executable manufacturing plans with clear priorities and accountability. Optimize production lines for takt time, labor efficiency, and throughput while monitoring KPIs and leading daily/weekly operational reviews. Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team across supervisors, leads, and operators through robust training and cross-training programs. Partner with ME, Quality, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering to scale up new products, lead factory readiness for NPI, and drive systematic root cause analysis. Champion process documentation and standardization through high-quality work instructions and manufacturing procedures. Work closely with Supply Chain on material readiness and constraints, and collaborate with Engineering to ensure manufacturability and rapid design iteration. Requires 6+ years in hardware manufacturing with 4+ years leading teams; Bachelor's in Engineering preferred. Salary range $168,700–$198,800 USD (CA only). Up to 10% travel required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or equivalent
- 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in hardware manufacturing
- 4+ years leading teams
- Proven success scaling production in fast-paced, engineering-driven environments
- Strong background in lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving
- Experience with work order systems, MES, ERP, and real-time production reporting tools
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives with urgency and precision
- Ability to travel up to 10%, including potential international travel
- Flexibility to adapt to a fast-moving and ever-changing environment
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- Experience in aerospace, defense, EVs, robotics, or high-complexity electromechanical hardware
- Background in automation, robotics integration, or advanced manufacturing technologies
- Prior experience improving manufacturability through tooling, fixtures, or process optimization
- Strong data skills: ability to interpret KPIs and use data to guide decisions
- Ability to scale teams from early-stage prototype operations to full-rate production
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