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Our team in Military Aircraft Group is looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join them. You will report to the Site Manufacturing Engineering Director and have an onsite work schedule in East Aurora, NY.

This position will lead a high-visibility transformation within our machining and support operations. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a major transition into our Advanced Integrated Manufacturing (AIM) facility shaping the future of how we build, scale, and innovate.

In this role, you will lead a cross-functional engineering team across machining, tool design, and special processes, while driving both operational performance and long-term strategic initiatives. You will play a critical role in capital planning, process optimization, and the implementation of automation and advanced manufacturing technologies.

This is an ideal opportunity for a leader who thrives on ownership, enjoys solving complex challenges, and can influence across functions to deliver meaningful results.

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead your portion of the AIM transition: Plan and execute the transfer of machinery, tooling, and processes from the current campus location to the new AIM facility.

• Manage and deliver tactical and operational plans with clear KPIs and measurable results.

• Maintain a rolling 10‑year capital plan for your area of responsibility.

• Oversee capital equipment selection, justification, acquisition, and onboarding.

• Monitor Target vs. Actual performance for assigned parts and drive continuous improvement.

• Help define and execute manufacturing engineering strategies aligned with site and divisional objectives.

• Identify, justify, and implement process improvements (machining and non‑machining), including automation opportunities.

• Establish and drive short‑term tactical and operational plans to meet production, quality, and schedule goals.

To be considered for this role, here’s what you’ll typically bring with you:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing engineer experience, ideally in machining environments.

• 3+ years of proven leadership experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally in machining environments.

• Strong project management skills with proven ability to deliver complex projects on schedule.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to influence cross‑functional teams and stakeholders outside the immediate group and lead through change.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.

You would be a preferred candidate if you had:

• Machining process optimization experience and a hands‑on machining background.

• Experience identifying and leading automation initiatives.

• Experience with quoting, estimating, insourcing/outsourcing decisions, and resource planning.

• Understanding of Cost Account Manager responsibilities.

• Manual CNC programming experience.

• CAD and CAM programming experience.

• Design for Manufacturing (DfM) mindset, GD&T, and blueprint reading.

• Ability to build custom reports using SQL and Power BI.

• Familiarity with JIRA and Teamcenter.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
• Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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