Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

DRT Holdings, LLC is a leader in the aerospace, metal packaging, and precision machining industries by providing quality components and superior support. This highly skilled workforce utilizes innovative technology and sophisticated systems to produce high quality parts. If you enjoy a dynamic, growing, challenging workplace– DRT is just what you are looking for.

We are currently seeking candidates for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager .

Summary : The Manufacturing Technology Manager is responsible for leading the Manufacturing Engineering team in developing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing processes across the organization. This role drives precision machining excellence, continuous improvement, and technology advancement to achieve productivity, quality, and cost objectives. The Manager leads process innovation through automation, tooling, and Lean initiatives, ensuring best-in-class manufacturing performance and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Lead and develop a high-performing team of Manufacturing Engineers focused on machining, process optimization, and automation.

• Oversee creation, documentation, and continuous improvement of machining processes that meet complex customer requirements for tight tolerances, surface finish, and exotic materials.
• Champion Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to reduce waste, cycle time, and cost while improving quality and throughput.
• Drive the implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies, including automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing tools.
• Design, justify, and manage capital equipment projects, ensuring alignment with business strategy, timing, and budget.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve process flow and efficiency.
• Manage CAD / CAM systems (NX / Unigraphics preferred) for process design, simulation, and tooling development.
• Develop and maintain training programs to enhance the technical capabilities of the manufacturing engineering team and shop floor personnel.
• Support the standardization of best practices and continuous improvement systems (5S, Visual Management, TPM, etc.) across all production facilities.
• Drive cultural change through data-driven decision-making and engagement at all levels of the organization.
• Lead high-impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and increased productivity in the Cell.

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