About this opportunity
Nickerson Talent Solutions lists this Director Of Engineering opportunity in olive branch, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 Teams
What 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.
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Worksite address
olive branch, MS, 38654, US
Who can apply
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