Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Sonatech

Sonatech, LLC is a premier undersea acoustics engineering and manufacturing company. With a focus on supplying advanced SONAR solutions for the US Navy, our technical expertise, customized design capabilities and diverse manufacturing abilities have led to Sonatech products being deployed on virtually every class of underwater Navy system currently in operation.

Located in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA five minutes from the beach, we pride ourselves on having a culture of innovation and first-class customer service. Sonatech has a challenging and rewarding work environment where employees have the opportunity to develop their careers by taking on new responsibilities and providing innovative solutions.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager is responsible for managing a team of manufacturing engineers, sustaining engineers, test technicians and engineering support personnel.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise a team of Electrical and Mechanical Manufacturing engineers
• Supervise product sustaining including RMAs and technology refresh
• Responsible for component engineering
• Be accountable to Manufacturing Management and Engineering Management
• Responsible for manufacturing test which includes electronics, mechanical and acoustic testing
• Responsible for design for manufacturability and testability including reviewing and approving all engineering design documents
• Responsible for documenting all assembly instructions and processes
• Responsible for design of manufacturing tooling including assembly and test apparatus
• Determine and develop staffing profiles and schedules to meet program requirements.

Qualifications:

• BSEE/BSME from accredited college or university is required.
• MRP/ERP experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an engineering leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to multitask, manage projects and build cohesive teams in order to meet targets and objectives.
• Good mechanical/electrical technical skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Understanding of Engineering, Tooling, Production, Program Management and Government Subcontracts processes.
• Experienced in dynamic environments where there may be schedule changes, design changes and validation failures.
• U.S. Citizen - The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued security clearance is required.

Salary Range:

$150,000 - $220,000 Considerations when extending an offer may include the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Sonatech provides a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, Company paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or sick time. Eligible employees receive 3% 401K contributions (no matching required) and average 7% yearly bonuses applied directly to 401K subject to company and employee performance.

Sonatech is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.