Engineering Manager

Stevens Point WI Full-Time On-Site

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to help establish and scale engineering operations within a growing aerospace propulsion manufacturing facility. This role begins as a highly technical individual contributor responsible for building the engineering foundation for a new production site supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and partnering closely with Operations and Quality to develop robust manufacturing and test processes. As production ramps from startup through full-rate manufacturing the position evolves into a leadership role responsible for building and leading a team of Manufacturing and Propulsion Engineers.

This is a unique opportunity for an engineering leader who enjoys solving complex technical challenges developing scalable manufacturing systems and building engineering organizations from the ground up. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving first-pass yield eliminating manufacturing variability and supporting next-generation aerospace propulsion technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering support for turbine engine assembly integration testing and manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to establish standardized assembly inspection and production processes during facility startup.
• Analyze engineering drawings specifications work instructions and inherited product definitions to improve manufacturability and production consistency.
• Develop variation reduction strategies through tolerance analysis critical-to-quality identification and robust process controls.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) low-rate initial production and full-rate manufacturing initiatives.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical manufacturing and test issues involving turbine engines and propulsion systems.
• Lead Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) 8D problem solving fault tree analysis and failure investigations.
• Participate in Design FMEA (DFMEA) Process FMEA (PFMEA) control plan development and manufacturing risk assessments.
• Improve first-pass yield (FPY) reduce manufacturing variability and increase process capability across production operations.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation including assembly procedures work instructions process documentation and engineering changes.
• Recruit mentor and lead Manufacturing Engineers and Propulsion Engineers as the engineering organization grows.
• Train technicians on engineering intent assembly procedures testing methods and failure mode recognition.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain and Quality to support production objectives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives focused on throughput quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience supporting aerospace manufacturing propulsion systems gas turbine engines or complex electromechanical products.
• Demonstrated experience transitioning products from New Product Introduction (NPI) into production manufacturing.
• Strong experience supporting turbine engine assembly balancing testing and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with GD&T tolerance stack-up analysis variation reduction and manufacturing process development.
• Working knowledge of DFMEA PFMEA control plans Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience improving first-pass yield manufacturing quality and production efficiency.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional engineering initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership communication analytical and project management skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with turbojet turbofan gas turbine or aerospace propulsion systems.
• Previous leadership experience managing Manufacturing Engineers Mechanical Engineers or Test Engineers.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Black Belt or equivalent continuous improvement certification.
• Experience within aerospace defense aviation or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing standards.
• Experience supporting startup manufacturing operations or greenfield facility launches.
• Demonstrated success improving production throughput manufacturing capability and engineering scalability.

Why Join Us

This is a rare opportunity to help build and scale a new aerospace manufacturing operation from the ground up. Youll have the opportunity to shape engineering processes build a high-performing technical team and directly influence the successful transition from startup operations to full-rate addition to competitive compensation the role offers bonus potential equity participation relocation assistance and significant long-term career growth within an innovative mission-driven organization focused on advanced aerospace propulsion technologies.