Overview The Manufacturing Engineering for the Data Management and Microelectronics business has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering manager who thrives in taking on new challenges, influencing and shaping a team and the product roadmap. As the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you will be managing an engaging team of 7-10 manufacturing engineers, implementing processes and procedures and collaborating to deliver leading edge electronics that are game-changing and impactful to our nation's defense. Mercury sits at the intersection of high-tech and defense – we are focused on accelerating innovations that matter to the aerospace, defense, and space sectors. We leverage our longstanding strategic partnerships to access the latest in commercial technologies to design, manufacture, test, and deliver rugged microelectronics that operate in the harshest environments, with extreme reliability and maintainability. Location: Phoenix, AZ.Pay information Superior Skilled Trades provided pay range: Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range $64.00/hr - $71.00/hrResponsibilities Direct the Manufacturing Engineering team's day-to-day work, ensuring successful execution of manufacturing efforts and responsibilities on products and programsIdentify, maintain, and grow technical expertise within the group and provide technical guidance to the manufacturing teamExecute strategic initiatives and assigns responsibilities with the group to achieve business goals set by the business leadership and Annual Operating PlanWork with direct reports to identify strengths and development needs and grow their talents and skillsets through cross-trainings, mentorship, and on-going career development discussionsAttract and retain talents that contributes to growth and revenueHold self and team members accountable for their work output quality and for achieving on-time delivery of project milestonesBuild open, trusting, and respectful relationships across the engineering teamsWork closely with the Chief Engineer, Operations, Program Management, and Technical Project Managers to ensure OTD and quality on new product developments and production revenueAddress issues and challenges directly by making rapid course corrections and driving necessary changes to achieve business objectivesManage relationships with current vendors and subcontractors to ensure they remain on budget and provide quality on-time results, and work to identify other vendors and subcontractors as necessary to provide the best solutions for our productsRequired Qualifications Experience managing engineersExperience with process improvements and root cause analysis, such as 5 Whys, 8D, and Lean Six Sigma etc.Experience operating in a matrix style organizationBS or MS in relevant fieldAbility to obtain a DoD Secret ClearanceNo Agencies PleaseSeniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type ContractJob function ManagementProduct ManagementProductionIndustries Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingDefense and Space Manufacturing#J-18808-Ljbffr