Sr. Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Aerospace - NJ

This role owns manufacturing engineering leadership for a technically advanced production environment, spanning process development, machining, and new product introduction. You will partner closely with operations and value stream leaders to scale capability, improve throughput, and ensure manufacturing readiness. Client DetailsThis organization designs and manufactures highly reliable Radio Frequency electronic and electromechanical solutions used in mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications. The business combines decades of engineering heritage with a forward‑looking approach to innovation and continuous improvement. Engineers are given real ownership over technical direction, product strategy, and customer outcomes. The culture is collaborative, hands‑on, and grounded in long‑term thinking rather than short‑term wins. Teams work closely with customers to solve complex problems that genuinely matter. Description Lead and develop a multidisciplinary manufacturing engineering team, setting priorities, objectives, and performance expectations

Own manufacturing process design, validation, and optimization across machining, special processes, assembly, and test

Drive productivity, yield, and lead‑time improvements using structured continuous improvement and lean methodologies

Partner with operations, quality, and supply chain to resolve complex manufacturing issues and improve process capability

Support new product introduction by ensuring tooling, processes, capacity, and documentation are production‑readyReview and approve engineering change requests, assessing manufacturability, cost impact, and make‑versus‑buy decisions

Manage departmental budgets, headcount planning, and capital equipment justification and implementation

Ensure compliance with internal standards, customer requirements, and applicable quality and regulatory frameworks Profile Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline

Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering, with proven people leadership responsibility

Strong background in machining, tooling, fixtures, process validation, and production support

Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement, cost reduction, and operational performance

Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments with rigorous quality systems

Ability to lead through influence, communicate effectively across functions, and make sound technical decisions

Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast‑paced, engineering‑driven operation

Eligibility to work with controlled technical data under applicable US regulations Job Offer Competitive base salary with annual bonus opportunity

Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance

Generous paid time off and paid holidays401(k) with company match and additional retirement contribution from company. Education reimbursement and ongoing professional developmentA visible leadership role with long‑term growth potential MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.