Director of Engineering

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nickerson talent solutionsColumbus (MS)

Architectural and Engineering Managers Aircraft Manufacturing

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Manager

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$140,000-$180,000

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About the role

Senior Manager / Director of Engineering | Aerospace Manufacturing

Job Location: Columbus, MS

Salary: $140,000-$180,000 Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Lead. Build. Scale. We’re looking for an accomplished Aerospace Engineering Leader to lead engineering operations within a growing, highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to have direct impact on engineering strategy, NPI, manufacturing readiness, production execution, and organizational growth. What You’ll Lead

Manufacturing & Production Engineering
NPI & Production Readiness
Design & Manufacturing Engineering
Tooling, Automation & Test Engineering
Configuration Management
Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
Multidisciplinary Engineering TeamsWhat We’re Looking For
12+ years of aerospace/defense manufacturing experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline
Proven leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams
Strong design + manufacturing engineering background
Experience with NPI, tooling, production readiness, and engineering change management
Experience in an AS9100-regulated environment
Strong cross-functional leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain & Program Management
Hands-on, operational leadership style with strong business judgment

Why This Opportunity? This is more than an engineering management role. You’ll have the opportunity to shape engineering strategy, lead NPI, improve manufacturing performance, build high-performing teams, and directly influence the company’s growth. If you’re ready to take the next step in your aerospace engineering leadership career, we’d like to hear from you.📩 Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation.#Aerospace #Aerospace Engineering #Engineering Leadership #Manufacturing Engineering #Aerospace Jobs #NPI #Engineering Jobs #Defense Jobs #Manufacturing #Hiring

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