Director of Manufacturing Engineering

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We’re bringing a new supercruising turbofan to market, built for power, and developed with an uncompromising eye toward performance. But, building a brand-new engine is only half the challenge. We also need to build the facility, the tools, and the team that will manufacture its most advanced components from the ground up.

As Director of Manufacturing Engineering, you’ll lead the development of our prototype manufacturing capability—starting with a clean sheet. You’ll set up the people, processes, and infrastructure needed to produce mission-critical hardware like blisks, vanes, drive shafts and engine cases. If you’ve ever wanted to build a foundry, a forge, or a machine shop from scratch—and do it with speed, rigor, and lasting impact—this is your shot.

Role Overview

• Define and execute the manufacturing engineering strategy for the first prototypes through initial rate production, from raw material to final hardware
• Stand up end-to-end manufacturing capabilities including centrifugal casting, forging, heat treatment, and machining - and potentially investment casting
• Design the layout, equipment selection, and operational plan for our new turbomachine manufacturing facility
• Hire and grow a high-performing team of manufacturing, process, and industrial engineers across multiple technical domains
• Partner with design engineering to drive DFM/DFA for high-performance, certifiable turbine hardware
• Lead the transition from lab-scale processes to full-rate production—balancing throughput, quality, and cost
• Drive the facility towards ISO 9001 / AS9100 certification
• Own the operational readiness of our manufacturing line—ensuring we can build every part that powers our engine

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience in manufacturing engineering, with deep experience in complex hardware production—particularly castings, forgings, and machined parts
• Proven track record of setting up new manufacturing operations, facilities, or production lines from the ground up
• Expertise in foundry operations, forge process development, and machine shop workflows
• Strong technical and practical understanding of gas turbines or aerospace hardware manufacturing
• Leadership experience building and mentoring cross-functional engineering teams
• Systems-level thinker who thrives in ambiguity and knows how to bring structure, process, and speed to first-of-kind operations

What Will Set You Apart

• You’ve built a foundry, machine shop, or forge operation before—and know what it takes to go from dirt floor to production-ready
• Experience scaling prototype processes to production in a regulated or high-consequence industry
• Hands-on approach—you’re just as comfortable specifying a furnace as you are digging into a process flow diagram
• You use code, data, and automation to streamline complex operations and accelerate execution
• Startup mindset—bias for action, no fear of a blank slate, and an obsession with iterating quickly
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and ambition, complemented by effective collaboration skills in a team setting
• Excels in a high-energy, independent, and challenging work environment

Compensation

The Base Salary Range for this position is $176,000 - $223,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

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