Functional Manufacturing Engineering Senior Manager

Standard Job Description

Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.

As the Functional Manufacturing Engineer Senior Manager, you will be responsible for defining a unified LOB manufacturing engineering strategy, anticipating and mitigating high impact technical risks, and ensuring disciplined budget and schedule execution. You will partner with Production Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality to align priorities, accelerate delivery, and champion cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Developing and driving a cohesive engineering roadmap for the entire MFC portfolio.
• Identifying, quantifying, and resolving technical risks; translating mitigations into measurable performance gains.
• Owning budget stewardship and schedule integrity for all initiatives and reporting progress to senior leadership.
• Championing cross‑functional collaboration with Production Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Global Supply Chain and Quality to accelerate delivery.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing high‑performing, geographically dispersed engineering teams; fostering a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher degree in technical discipline (electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related discipline.)
• Demonstrated an ability to work strategically as well as tactically to drive operations.
• History leading complex & large teams with a demonstrated track record of performance and results.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Experience in design for manufacturing / assembly or design to cost
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Ability to liaison between Production Operations, Manufacturing Sites, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.
• Ability to build positive relationships with the customers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve technical/process issues varying from basic to very complex
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Ability to travel domestic and/or international

Desired Skills

• Experience with MFC Line of Business including Integrated Air and Missile Defense, Advanced Programs, Tactical Missiles, Sensors and Global Sustainment, and Air Dominance and Strike Weapons.
• MFC Manufacturing Engineering experience on either site or program
• Experience leading a cross-functional team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high performing engineering teams, manage budgets, and influence cross functional stakeholders.
• Experience in planning for increased munitions capacity.
• Experience with development programs & transitioning development programs to production
• Control Account Management (CAM) background
and familiarity with Earned Value (EV).
• Experience interfacing with executive leadership across functions and lines of business.