Manufacturing & Process Engineering Manager

Manufacturing & Process Engineering Manager Johnson Service Group Inc. - 3.7 Torrance, CA Job Details $140,000 - $200,000 a year 17 hours ago Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Cost management Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Plant management CAD software Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering Operations management Procedural guides ISO standards 5 years Engineering Supply chain ERP systems Mechanical Engineering Six Sigma methodology implementation Engineering process optimization Process automation manufacturing Quality management Cost control

GD&T MRP

Team development Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Mastercam Continuous improvement Team management Industrial Engineering Production planning Industrial equipment repair Implementation of OSHA safety standards Manufacturing Engineering Equipment maintenance Cost estimates FMEA Milling machines Maintenance management Quality assurance within manufacturing Root cause analysis Senior level NX Production scheduling Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Technical Proficiency Implementing lean manufacturing processes Supply chain collaboration CNC machining Staff development Full Job Description JSG is seeking a Manufacturing and Process Engineering Manager for an established Aerospace client in the Torrance area, for an on-site, direct hire position. Looking for someone with Machine Shop Management /Shop Foreman experience . The Manufacturing & Process Engineering Manager is a hybrid leadership role that combines hands-on process engineering expertise with responsibility for managing day-to-day shop floor operations. This individual will ensure the company consistently meets SQDC objectives while driving process innovation, operational efficiency, and team development. The ideal candidate will be both a technical problem-solver and a people leader, capable of guiding machinists, programmers, and operators in a fast-paced, make-to-print job shop environment. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operations Management Lead daily production activities across CNC milling (3-, 4-, 5-axis) and mill-turn operations. Manage machinists, operators, and production staff to achieve SQDC performance goals. Allocate people, machines, and tooling to meet schedule and customer commitments. Manage equipment and facilities lifecycles including acquisition, improvement, maintenance, repair, and replacement. Safety Foster a safety-first culture across all shop floor activities. Ensure OSHA and company safety policies are met through training and audits. Proactively identify and correct safety hazards. Quality Ensure machining processes consistently meet

GD&T, AS9100/ISO

standards, and customer specifications. Partner with Quality Engineering on root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous quality improvements. Drive reduction in scrap and rework while improving first-pass yield. On-Time Delivery & Cost Management Monitor WIP, production schedules, and capacity to ensure customer delivery requirements are met. Collaborate with Scheduling and Supply Chain to resolve bottlenecks and material issues. Improve labor efficiency, cycle times, and tooling utilization to maintain cost competitiveness. Process Engineering, Technical and Sales Support Review customer prints and CAD models to define efficient machining processes. Develop setup sheets, work instructions, tooling lists, and fixture strategies. Collaborate with programmers to optimize toolpaths, reduce cycle times, and extend tool life. Provide Sales Team with support on RFQ responses to include projected manufacturing process, set up times, run times, and all other in house cost estimates used to build up RFQ responses. Support new product introductions (NPI) and first article inspections (FAI). Manage spend to include consumables, raw material, and indirect costs required to effectively manage the business. Continuous Improvement Implement Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve throughput and reduce waste. Identify opportunities for automation, probing, and advanced machining strategies. Maintain process control documentation, FMEAs, and capability studies (Cp, Cpk). Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). 5+ years of leadership and process engineering experience in CNC machining. Strong technical knowledge of 3-, 4-, 5-axis milling and mill-turn operations. Hands-on experience with GD&T, cutting tools, and fixturing/workholding. Proficiency with CAM software (Mastercam, NX, CATIA, or equivalent). Proven ability to manage SQDC performance in a precision machining environment. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills Aerospace, defense, or medical device machining background. Knowledge of

AS9100/ISO 9001

quality management systems. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for routings and production reporting. Experience with automation, adaptive toolpaths, and probing systems.

Salary range:

$140K- $200K DOE #D800 #LI-LN1 •Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.