Aerospace CNC Engineering Manager - Lead Lean Manufacturing

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

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Job summary

DRT Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in aerospace machining, Lean initiatives, and process optimization. You will mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and align engineering with business goals.

This high-impact role focuses on production readiness, capital projects, AS9100 compliance, and delivering measurable performance improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace, CNC machining, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, and process optimization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and aerospace quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and technical professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Build engineering capability through training and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
• Drive employee engagement and create a high-performing team environment.
• Lead manufacturing engineering strategy for aerospace machining operations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve productivity, throughput, quality, and cost performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Lead capital equipment and automation projects.
• Analyze production data and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and aerospace customer requirements.
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

DRT Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in aerospace machining, Lean initiatives, and process optimization. You will mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and align engineering with business goals.

This high-impact role focuses on production readiness, capital projects, AS9100 compliance, and delivering measurable performance improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.