Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Mason welcomes people who share our determination and high standards to join us in doing work that moves the world forward. We design, manufacture, and market highly engineered products and systems principally for the aerospace and defense markets. Mason, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Transdigm, offers world-class control devices and subsystems — such as control grips, throttles, HaWC controllers, and communications interfaces — for today’s advanced cockpits, military vehicles, and other specialized applications. Our solutions fall into two broad categories: control products and components.

Title:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Family:

Operations

Reports to:

VP of Operations

FLSA Status

EXEMPT

EEOC Class:

First/Mid-level Officials & Managers

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager, where you will lead and innovate in a fast-paced production environment. You will spearhead the development and optimization of manufacturing processes, ensuring efficiency and quality while driving continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions and contribute to our commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

Position Duties

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and mentor the manufacturing engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Own and drive the annual productivity and cost reduction target, ensuring measurable improvements in efficiency, scrap reduction, cycle time, and labor utilization.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to reduce waste and enhance throughput.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain, to support new product introductions and process changes.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity and process effectiveness.
• Support capital project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with strategic cost and efficiency goals.
• Standardize best practices across production lines and plants, where applicable.
• Evaluate and integrate new manufacturing technologies and methods to optimize performance and reduce operational costs
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field); Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering role, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving significant cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in aerospace, preferred
• Proficiency in manufacturing systems (ERP/MES), CAD/CAM tools, and process simulation software, preferred.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Physical Requirements
  
  
  

Rarely

(0% - 12%)

Occasionally

(12% - 33%)

Frequently

(34% - 66%)

Regularly (67% - 100%)

Seeing: Must be able to…

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Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers

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Standing/Walking:

x

Sitting:

x

x

Climbing:

x

Stooping/Kneeling:

x

Lifting:

x

Pulling/Pushing:

X

Grasping/Feeling:

X

Reaching:

x

Working Conditions: Work is conducted in a well lighted, temperature controlled environment.

Pay Range : $140, 000.00 to $175,000.00 annualize

Others

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or. any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or. any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

Mason prohibits discrimination or harassment based on the following categories: race, color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by state or federal law.