Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Lead - On-Site

Belcan Corporation; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan Corporation in Middletown, CT, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to serve as the on-site primary contact for customers, guiding a mid-size engineering team and ensuring timely, technically sound deliverables. The role balances individual contributions with team leadership while upholding Belcan’s guiding principles and driving operational excellence.

You will mentor engineers, manage project scope and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Ability to uphold standards and drive accountability.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in blueprint interpretation, limits, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Driven, efficient, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• U.S. Citizenship required; able to work full time onsite in Middletown, CT.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site customer interface and maintain strong relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to meet customer requirements, standards, and deadlines.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, and resource allocation to ensure compliance and performance metrics.
• Act as an individual contributor and team leader, reviewing and approving technical work.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to provide updates and identify new opportunities.
• Review and quote new work, assign resources, and monitor progress to completion.
• Support professional development of team members through coaching and mentorship.
• Foster a positive team culture aligned with Belcan's values and guiding principles.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Power BI

Job description

Belcan Corporation in Middletown, CT, seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Leader to serve as the on-site primary contact for customers, guiding a mid-size engineering team and ensuring timely, technically sound deliverables. The role balances individual contributions with team leadership while upholding Belcan’s guiding principles and driving operational excellence.

You will mentor engineers, manage project scope and schedules, and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to product