Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Leader

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense in Tempe seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering function on-site, driving high-precision aerospace build-to-print production and continuous improvement. This hands-on leader will plan, optimize, and sustain robust processes that meet stringent quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

The role requires deep CNC, process engineering, and leadership across engineering, quality, and production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 8+ years in precision machining/aerospace manufacturing engineering with leadership experience.
• Deep CNC machining, G-code/CAM programming, and fixture design knowledge.
• AS9100 and ISO 9001 awareness; reading complex drawings (GD&T).
• Proven Lean/Six Sigma process improvement track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop manufacturing engineering team.
• Own end-to-end process for new build-to-print parts.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and PM to ensure manufacturability.
• Drive cycle-time reduction, scrap, and OEE improvements.
• Establish standard work, PFMEAs, and work instructions.
• Support quoting with process times and tooling estimates.
• Manage capital equipment recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

CNC programming

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

CMI Group Aerospace & Defense in Tempe seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead the manufacturing engineering function on-site, driving high-precision aerospace build-to-print production and continuous improvement. This hands-on leader will plan, optimize, and sustain robust processes that meet stringent quality, delivery, and cost requirements.

The role requires deep CNC, process engineering, and leadership across engineering, quality, and production.