Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components.  Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients.  Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries. With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement.   We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. 

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider.

For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com

Position Description

This position is responsible for administration and management of technical manufacturing activities, including manpower and schedules, budgetary cost control and special tasks.  The position also involves technical interface with  all facets of the business.

Essential Functions

• Oversees activities related to the support of all departments including Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Contracts.  .
• Acts as technical interface to resolve manufacturing problems. Promotes a cohesive environment with all disciplines in the organization.
• Manages the generation of manufacturing documentation including operation sheets, manufacturing instructions, test instructions and test procedures.
• Plans, selects, organizes, trains, motivates and directs personnel in assigned area of responsibility.
• Assures adherance to company policies, practices and procedures; hiring, promotion, performance appraisal, etc.
• Maintains awareness of new product developments and designs and participates in design approach and design approval meetings.
• Provides direction and technical solutions for product and operators in the assembly and test area.
• Performs any other tasks directed by management to satisfy company objectives.

Critical Competencies

•         Leadership skills, the ability to manage a cross functional team off engineers.
• Possesses expert level problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Anticipates problems and develops sound solutions through implementation of action plans to ensure success
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills
• Drives for results, action oriented
• Experience with CAD software for 3D models and 2D drawings (SolidWorks preferred)
•          Experience with configuration management.

• BS in Engineering with a mechanical, electrical or mechatronics background.
• Minimum 5 years prior experience in a technical role in a manufacturing environment required. Prior management experience preferred.
• Experience in a precision machining, actuation and sensor manufacturing environment preferred.
• Green Belt certification a plus.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US, visa sponsorship not available.
• Must be able to work on U.S. government programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity