Aerospace Engineering Manager: Lead High-Impact Teams

G.W. Lisk Company; Springs (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GW Lisk Company in Clifton Springs, NY, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team developing high‑performance aerospace products. You will guide technical strategy, drive product development from concept to production, and foster ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering, operations and quality.

Strong systems thinking, Lean and Six Sigma experience, and hands‑on leadership are essential to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional engineering in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build team capability through coaching, performance management, and employee development planning.
• Lead product development from concept through production launch.
• Provide technical leadership in systems engineering, design reviews, risk management, testing, validation, and problem solving.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Sales, and customers to define technology roadmaps and develop solutions that meet market needs.
• Ensure engineering activities support requirements management, analysis, prototyping, design for manufacturability, and successful product commercialization.
• Interface with customers through technical reviews, project updates, and on-site visits as required.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Continuously improve engineering processes, product quality, and speed to market.

Skills

Leadership

Systems engineering

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

LVDT experience

Job description

GW Lisk Company in Clifton Springs, NY, is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team developing high‑performance aerospace products. You will guide technical strategy, drive product development from concept to production, and foster ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering, operations and quality.

Strong systems thinking, Lean and Six Sigma experience, and hands‑on leadership are essential to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.