Manufacturing Manager - Defense - Norwood, MA

This Manufacturing Manager leads the Manufacturing Engineering team and serves as the technical authority for manufacturing processes, production support, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role focuses on driving operational excellence, supporting strategic capital projects, and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies.

Client Details

Our client manufactures highly engineered products used in critical applications where precision, reliability, and quality are essential. The company invests heavily in advanced manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement while supporting long-term innovation and growth.

Description

This Manufacturing Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing the manufacturing engineering team.
• Driving manufacturing process improvements and innovation initiatives
• Managing engineering budgets, workload planning, and resource allocation.
• Integrating digital manufacturing and new product introduction activities
• Collaborating with operations and program management teams to support production goals
• Implementing advanced 5-axis machining and lights-out manufacturing capabilities

Profile

A Successful Manufacturing Manager will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
• Experience leading engineering teams and major manufacturing projects
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.
• Experience with machining, assembly, or complex manufacturing environments
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with digital manufacturing or automation initiatives preferred
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing preferred

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary
• 10% annual bonus opportunity
• Strong leadership visibility and succession potential
• Exposure to major capital equipment investments
• Flexible management culture
• Apply today to be considered within 24 hours!

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