Responsible for the leadership and integration of manufacturing engineering and production planning functions, including development of manufacturing processes, production scheduling, resource allocation, and operational execution. Ensures manufacturing methods meet design objectives while optimizing production schedules, capacity, cost, and delivery performance. Drives cross-functional coordination with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, and Engineering to support program and enterprise objectives.

What you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering and production planning teams to ensure effective execution.
• Develop and implement manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes.
• Establish and maintain production master schedules.
• Manage routing development, labor standards, and line balancing.
• Coordinate production schedules, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules.
• Partner with Supply Chain on material availability and risk mitigation.
• Support product design through DFM/DFA.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with FAA and quality standards.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory.
• Utilize ERP systems for scheduling and tracking.
• Collaborate cross-functionally.
• Provide KPI reporting.
• Lead team development and performance management.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
   

What you will need to be successful in this role: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field.
8 years of relevant experience.
Leadership and supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing and planning.
ERP (Epicor preferred) and Microsoft Office proficiency.
Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• Regular sitting, standing, and walking. Occasional lifting of 10–20 lbs and movement within office and manufacturing areas.
• Office environment with regular exposure to manufacturing areas. May require extended hours depending on business needs.

AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

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