Manufacturing Engineering Manager

At Senra Systems we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

Role Overview:

Were hiring a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to own and build the engineering function for a defined set of product families. This is fundamentally a people leadership and org-building role: youll lead both the Manufacturing Engineering and Production Engineering teams across your programs setting the standard for how engineering enables production to scale.

Your job is to build a team that executes with high technicalprecisionand lowoperatingfrictionwhere documentation is complete before builds start engineers are developing real ownership over their programs and the floor has the support it needs to build right the first that through the people systems and processes you put in place.

Youllreport to the COO and work closely with Senras broader engineering leadershipteamincluding our Head of Industrial Engineeringpeer ME Managerand automation teamsto align on cross-site standards and keep high-mix high-throughput production moving. Your primary focus is the product families youown:standing up a high-performance engineering org and making your programs the benchmark for how Senra builds.

What youll own:

Team Leadership & Org Development

• Lead develop and grow a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Production Engineers across your product families
• Build org structure and accountability systems: clear roles lead development 1:1 cadences and performance expectations that scale with headcount
• Own hiring for your org: partner withourPeopleteamon job descriptions interview processes and candidate evaluation
• Develop engineers through structured feedback documented progression and real ownership of programs and outcomes
• Build a team culture defined by technical rigor quality-first thinking and continuous improvement

Engineering Execution & Standards

• Own the ME function across your programs: ensure all work is fully documented and production-ready before builds begincompleteBOMsEngineering Masters formboards and toolingrequirementswithin defined SLAs
• Set and enforce documentation standards across your team; drive down authoring cycle times andeliminatedocumentation gaps as a source of build delays
• Own program readiness reviews transfer gate processes and NPI coordination in partnership with Program Management
• Hold the technical bar on work product quality your job is to know good from bad and ensure your team does too.

Production Engineering & Floor Execution

• Own the PE function across your product families: ensure the floor has real-time engineering support during active buildsfirst articles NCR disposition kit verification andensuring blocked builds are resolved quickly and accurately
• Maintain clean functional lanes between ME and PE: documentation ownership at MElevel execution support at PElevel with clear handoff points
• Drive measurable reduction in rework buildholds and production delays through structured root cause analysis and corrective action

Continuous Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Industrial Engineering on process optimization line design throughput improvement and capacity planning allengineeringdisciplinesshould bealigned anddrivingin the same direction
• Lead engineering-driven CI initiatives: lean process design PFMEA 5S time studies and workflow optimization
• Support equipment commissioning process qualification and scaling of new capability across your programs
• Drive adoption and improvement of internal engineering tooling and manufacturing execution systems
• Support AS9100 compliance and audit readiness; ensure your team is working to applicable quality standards

What youll bring to the team:

Required:

• 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience in a production environmentaerospace defense electromechanical assembly or similar high-accountability industries
• 2 years in an engineering leadership or management role withdemonstratedability to build accountability develop engineers and drive outcomes through a team
• Enough technical fluency to hold the bar: you can review a work instruction evaluate a build process recognize a documentation gap and have a credible conversation with your engineers about quality and feasibility
• Working familiarity with wire harness or electromechanical assembly processesyoudontneed to be a harness specialist but you need to understand what your team is building
• Strong cross-functional instincts: you know how to work with Operations Quality Program Management and Supply Chain without creating friction
• Clear direct communicatorwith your team with leadership and with customers when needed
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident) per ITAR requirements

Preferred:

• Experience in a high-growth or startup manufacturing environment where the org the processes and the facility were all being built at the same time
• Background working alongside or within an Industrial Engineering functionprocess optimization time studies line balancing throughput analysis
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards and AS9100 quality systems
• Experience with NPI processes program transfers or gate-based production readiness frameworks
• Exposure to automated wire processing equipment electrical test systems or manufacturing execution systems in a production context
• Lean Six Sigma or other formal CImethodologyexperience

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience qualifications and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $170000-$200000
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach CA or Cypress CA

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical dental vision life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) planto set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love and well add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events lunches and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. Contact us ator visit our website.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• 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) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITARhere.