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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Rock West Composites
West Jordan, USA
Full-time
Manager · 15+ years experience
Onsite
Discovered 6 days ago
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Role Overview
The Manager of Manufacturing Engineering leads the planning, development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing methods, including new product introductions, product validation, qualification, and ongoing production support.
This role manages the Manufacturing Engineering team, establishes priorities, and partners with Operations, Program Management, Quality, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical challenges, improve manufacturing performance, and support business objectives.
Key Skills for This Role
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Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Structural, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent education and experience considered. Master's degree preferred.
- 15+ years of manufacturing engineering experience, including leadership of engineering teams, preferably within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in aerospace composite structures manufacturing, including detail parts, assemblies, and hands-on fabrication.
- Experience supporting new product introductions, manufacturing process development, product qualification, and production operations.
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, including composites, metal bonding, metallic forming, machining, and composite product qualification.
- Experience with engineering documentation, GD&T, blueprint interpretation, CAD models, and CAD/CAM software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with AS9100, prime contractor specifications, thermal profiles, first-part qualifications, and contact/noncontact inspection methods.
- Experience with data acquisition systems for temperature, position, and pressure, along with ERP/MRP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
- Professional Skills
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills with the ability to manage engineering priorities and team performance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across technical teams, customers, and management.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 (based on experience and skillset)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
- 401(k) with 5% Match
- Employee Stock Option Program
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
- Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
- $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.
- ITAR Requirement
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.
- Accommodation Notice
- If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, including composites, metal bonding, metallic forming, machining, and composite product qualification.
- Experience with engineering documentation, GD&T, blueprint interpretation, CAD models, and CAD/CAM software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Familiarity with AS9100, prime contractor specifications, thermal profiles, first-part qualifications, and contact/noncontact inspection methods.
- Experience with data acquisition systems for temperature, position, and pressure, along with ERP/MRP systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.
- Professional Skills
- Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills with the ability to manage engineering priorities and team performance.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills across technical teams, customers, and management.
- Highly organized, self-motivated, and adaptable with the ability to manage multiple programs and changing priorities.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 (based on experience and skillset)
- 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
- Annual Bonus Program
- 401(k) with 5% Match
- Employee Stock Option Program
- 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
- Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
- $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Structural, Materials Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent education and experience considered. Master's degree preferred.
- Annual Bonus Program
About Rock West Composites
Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing211 employeesFounded 2006
Employee-owned advanced composites manufacturer engineering, testing, and producing carbon-fiber products for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial customers.
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