Manager, Manufacturing Engineering

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itt aerospace controlsCalifornia (MO)

Manufacturing Engineers Aircraft Manufacturing

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Manager, Manufacturing Engineering US-CA-Valencia

Job ID: 2026-17578# of Openings: 1Category: Engineering/R&DUS-CA-Valencia -1166 Overview As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager at ITT Inc.'s Valencia location, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation and continuous improvement of the aerospace business. You will lead a team of professionals engaged manufacturing engineer to ensure our products meet both customer and internal functional & performance, reliability and quality requirements. Collaboration with various stakeholders, including other ITT sites especially our production facility in Nogales, Mexico, will be essential to achieve the organization’s goals.

Responsibilities: Leadership : Provide effective leadership to the Manufacturing Team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Ensure that customers(internal and external) have a premium experience when dealing with ITT testing departments, with an effective and timely submission of results, and a proactive interaction with the relevant stakeholders, to provide technical solutions and proposals. Provide the teamwith the needed tools and processes to report the most relevant metrics and KPI to ensure a good tracking of the department's performance. Support maintenance programs and activities, to ensure the highest level of safety and efficiency of our machines. Manufacturing Engineering : Lead the manufacturing engineering team in DFx reviews, optimization of production processes, maintaining product quality and helping drive resolution to any issue with on-time shipment of our various product lines. Collaboration : Work closely with other ITT sites and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment on engineering strategies. Performance Metrics : Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the performance of engineering processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing corrective actions. Continuous Improvement : Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability, reduce manufacturing defects, and streamline engineering processes. Budget Management : Tracking of labor and expense budgets, ensuring responsible allocation of resources to meet project and organizational objectives including laboratory costs. Regulatory Compliance : Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to relevant industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols. Talent Development : Foster the professional growth and development of team members through coaching, mentorship, and training opportunities.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Minimum of 6 years' experience (8+ preferred) within the aerospace or related industry, with hands on experience in a production environment. Strong background in manufacturing and fabrication.
In process testing and acceptance testing experience is preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a project engineer or engineering mgt. position
Excellent planning and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across different departments and locations.
Familiarity with industry regulations, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person, as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (e.g., Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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