Aerospace CNC Engineering Manager - Lead Lean & NPI

DRT Holdings; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

401(k)

Benefits

Job summary

DRT Aerospace in Winsted, CT is seeking an Engineering Manager for CNC machining and aerospace. You will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers and professionals, driving lean initiatives, process optimization, and NPI readiness to improve productivity, quality and cost performance.

You will coach, develop, and align engineering priorities with business goals, while partnering with cross-functional leaders to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

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.
• Experience supporting AS9100 environments.

Responsibilities

• 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

Influence &collaboration

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

DRT Aerospace in Winsted, CT is seeking an Engineering Manager for CNC machining and aerospace. You will lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers and professionals, driving lean initiatives, process optimization, and NPI readiness to improve productivity, quality and cost performance.

You will coach, develop, and align engineering priorities with business goals, while partnering with cross-functional leaders to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.