Manufacturing Engineering Manager

A successful candidate will be a proven leader of people, fostering an environment of continual growth, technical advancement and team-member accountability, within a highly dynamic and competitive environment.

You Will:

• Embrace a ‘team before self’ model to manage Manufacturing Engineers through the preparation of detailed project process plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development and production component machining. Direct and coordinate engineering resources to complete engineering tasks on time to comply with development and production machining schedules and OEE requirements.
• Oversee the research and development of new manufacturing equipment, software, processes, policies, standard operating procedures and work instructions. Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules. Review new product design and work with design engineering to identify areas for improved product manufacturability, reduced manufacturing cost, and improved process reliability.
• Hire, train and mentor engineers and support staff to work to their full potential. Maintain department quality and performance metrics. Write performance reviews and solve departmental issues.
• Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules. Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment. Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments. Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations as required.
• Drive and improve service levels from machine tool suppliers.
• Identify and track projects to reduce costs, increase factory throughput and productivity.
• Collaborate in detail with the design engineering team to ensure NPI projects, research projects, and advanced manufacturing needs are addressed prior to requirement dates.
• Key player in the recovery of on time delivery

You Have:

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of DOD and/or aerospace industry accepted component design and analysis techniques and industry standards for configuration and document control. 
• High ethical standards. Models and supports organization’s goals and values; adapts to changing conditions; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance, and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation. Uses time effectively, prioritizes and organizes workflow; can orchestrate multiple activities at once. Agility and personal adaptability with the ability to successfully manage multiple priorities with a high sense of urgency in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong presentation skills. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to convey information and ideas in a variety of media. Ability to communicate effectively across mediums, audiences, and situations.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data. Makes good decisions based upon a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment.
• Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work or finding customer solutions.
• Demonstrated lean manufacturing and improvement strategy development and implementation.
• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking. Able to use large amounts of data to make strategic decisions.
• MS Office applications
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks or Catia CAD, PDM, , SolidWorks Inspect, Tulip Software

Education & Experience

• 10+ years in engineering with minimum 5+ years of engineering management experience
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering – Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil or Electrical required
• Master’s degree in engineering or MBA is preferred

Other

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to meet DOD requirements

Our Benefits:

Comprehensive healthcare plans

PTO and family leave

401(K)

Work Life Balance

Career Development

Other Benefits & Perks

Why CIRCOR:

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment with a focus on professional growth.
• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive workforce that values individuality and creativity.
• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

About CIRCOR:

CIRCOR International is one of the world's leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. We have a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving our customers' most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. We have a global presence with approximately 3,200 employees and we are headquartered in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information, visit us at circor.com/ .

CIRCOR Aerospace & Defense – Warren, located in Warren, MA is part of the Aerospace and Defense segment of CIRCOR International. The Warren location includes pumps under the Warren Pumps® Brand and valves under the Portland brand. Warren Pumps started in 1897 and focuses on highly engineered and custom-built pumps made of a wide variety of exotic materials in both centrifugal and positive displacement technologies. Portland Valve products include a broad range of specialized valves for various shipboard services. Both companies focus on the Submarine, Carrier and Destroyer programs in a number of critical fluid applications.

CIRCOR is an equal opportunity employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruiting and hiring through separation.