What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Manufacturing position at Mainstream Engineering?
At Mainstream Engineering, innovation, precision, and problem-solving drive everything we do. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Manufacturing to lead and scale our growing manufacturing operations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building world-class manufacturing operations.
As Director of Manufacturing, you will oversee day-to-day production across multiple specialized manufacturing facilities while partnering closely with engineering, operations, and executive leadership. You will play a critical role in advancing manufacturing excellence, developing high-performing teams, and supporting the production of cutting-edge technologies for demanding industries.
What You'll Bring
- 5 years of leadership or management experience within a manufacturing environment
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing, systems engineering, or operations within aerospace or another highly regulated industry
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production flow, process optimization, and quality systems
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, engineering documentation, and production plans
- Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes, and drive operational efficiency
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required (minimum 3.3 GPA)
What You'll Do
- Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Oversee a diverse manufacturing organization of 50 technicians across five facilities and multiple manufacturing processes, including:
- Cable and electrical assembly
- CNC machining
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Controlled atmosphere brazing
- Tube fabrication
- Injection molding
- Rotational molding
- Precision mechanical assembly
- Drive workflow coordination, production planning, and process management to ensure on-time delivery and operational excellence
- Partner closely with engineering teams to support new product development, manufacturing scalability, and process improvements
- Develop, mentor, and grow junior manufacturing, industrial, and process engineers
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, technical excellence, and continuous learning
- Identify opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance manufacturing capability across the organization
Why Mainstream Engineering?
At Mainstream Engineering, you'll work alongside highly motivated engineers, technicians, and innovators solving complex technical challenges in a collaborative environment. We offer the opportunity to make a direct impact, lead meaningful work, and help shape the future of advanced manufacturing within a growing engineering-driven company.
Mainstream Engineering Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.