About this role
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is seeking an experienced Part-Time Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership and hands-on engineering support for our aerospace and defense manufacturing programs.
CME designs and manufactures cable and wire harness assemblies, electrical and electronic assemblies, test equipment, electromechanical systems, and sensor-based products for aerospace, defense, and other high-reliability applications.
We are looking for a multidisciplinary engineering professional with demonstrated experience in mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering who can mentor a new generation of engineers while leading technical activities while working directly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, program management, customers, and suppliers .
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and oversight for CME engineering activities and personnel.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts involving mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering .
- Review engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, bills of material, test procedures, and technical requirements.
- Support the design, development, manufacture, integration, and testing of cables and wire harnesses, electronic and electromechanical assemblies, test equipment, and surface mount technology (SMT) .
- Conduct and participate in design reviews, technical reviews, engineering change reviews, and customer meetings.
- Ensure customer and system requirements are properly translated into designs, manufacturing documentation, and verification requirements.
- Work directly with Manufacturing and Quality to troubleshoot production issues, nonconformances, and technical problems.
- Support root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and engineering changes.
- Review designs for manufacturability, assembly, testability, reliability, and compliance with customer requirements.
- Provide technical oversight for product testing, verification, qualification, and acceptance.
- Support configuration management and engineering documentation control.
- Mentor engineers and technical personnel and provide practical technical direction.
- Interface with aerospace and defense customers, suppliers, government representatives, and prime contractors as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline .
- Significant engineering experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, electromechanical, or other high-reliability manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering disciplines.
- Experience leading or providing technical direction to engineers and technical personnel.
- Experience supporting products from requirements and design through manufacturing, integration, testing, and delivery.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a hands-on, small-company manufacturing environment .
Preferred Experience
Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:
- Aerospace or defense cable and wire harness design/manufacturing
- Electrical and electronic manufacturing
- Test equipment or automated test equipment (ATE)
- Sensors, instrumentation, or control systems
- Electromechanical system design and integration
- Design for Manufacturability, Assembly, and Test (DFM/DFA/DFT)
- IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC J-STD-001, or IPC-A-610
- AS9100 or ISO 9001 environments
- MIL-STD, NASA, DoD, or aerospace/defense prime contractor requirements
- Root-cause analysis, corrective action, and MRB activities
- Government contracting or DoD programs
Position Details
Job Type: Part-Time Work Location: On-site Department: Engineering Schedule: Part-time schedule based on program and engineering requirements
This position is well suited for an experienced engineering professional who enjoys serving as both an engineering leader and a hands-on technical resource in a fast-paced aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.