Vale Group · 2 hours ago
Director of Manufacturing Operations & Engineering
Santa Clarita, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $154K/yr
15+ years expVale Group is a nationwide specialized recruitment firm partnering with a company near Valencia, CA seeking an experienced Director of Manufacturing & Engineering. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations within a regulated aerospace environment, ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional alignment across production, engineering, and quality functions.
Professional ServicesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership over manufacturing activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
Establish and execute manufacturing strategies that improve productivity, efficiency, and regulatory compliance
Oversee engineering, quality, and production leadership to ensure organizational continuity and alignment
Manage engineering schedules, project milestones, and cross-functional deliverables
Review and approve technical documentation, engineering reports, and manufacturing drawings for feasibility and compliance
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support on-time delivery and operational planning
Participate in hiring, performance management, training initiatives, and workforce development
Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a closely related discipline
15+ years of experience within OEM or FAA PMA aerospace manufacturing environments
Minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or management capacity overseeing teams and operations
Strong working knowledge of FAA regulatory frameworks, aerospace quality systems, and safety compliance
Prior hands-on experience performing inspection activities in regulated manufacturing settings
Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop multidisciplinary teams
Advanced problem-solving, root cause analysis, and operational troubleshooting capabilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Experience with aerospace manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, and materials processing
Preferred
Familiarity with FAA designees such as DMIR, DAR, DER, or ODA
Benefits
8-10% discretionary annual bonus
Company
Vale Group
Vale Group is a recruiting firm that offers staffing services for the aerospace, accounting, and banking sectors.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Orlando Perez
Founder and Managing Partner
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