Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Jobot; Riverton (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical from Day 1

Dental & Life Insurance

Vision

PTO & paid holidays

Onsite leadership role

Job summary

Jobot is a privately held precision manufacturer serving the aerospace sector, seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineering leader to guide a team of engineers and technical staff on site. You will drive lean and Six Sigma improvements, optimize processes, and ensure readiness for new aerospace programs in a fast‑paced environment.

You will oversee capital projects, quality compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration across Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver cost reductions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing.
• 3+ years in leadership managing engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and boost throughput.
• Support NPI and production readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Program Management.
• Analyze data and implement corrective actions to improve KPIs.
• Oversee documentation, routings, and manufacturing standards.
• Lead capital equipment and automation projects.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements and regulatory standards.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

CNC machining

GD&T

Aerospace specs

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Jobot is a privately held precision manufacturer serving the aerospace sector, seeking a senior Manufacturing Engineering leader to guide a team of engineers and technical staff on site. You will drive lean and Six Sigma improvements, optimize processes, and ensure readiness for new aerospace programs in a fast‑paced environment.

You will oversee capital projects, quality compliance, and cross‑functional collaboration across Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain to deliver cost reductions and