Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager: Lead & Optimize

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Medical from Day 1

Dental & Life Insurance

Vision

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Aerospace) in Riverton, CT. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and oversee processes from design through production.

The role emphasizes NPI support, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to AS9100 quality standards. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong leadership, and deep experience with CNC, GD&T, and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years manufacturing engineering experience in aerospace, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing.
• 3+ years leadership experience managing engineering teams.
• Strong background in CNC machining and aerospace manufacturing processes.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma; continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T; knowledge of aerospace specs.
• Experience supporting AS9100 quality systems; project management ability.
• US Person status (ITAR) is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency and throughput.
• Support NPI and production readiness activities.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and PM.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions for KPIs.
• Oversee process docs, work instructions, routings, and standards.
• Lead capital equipment and automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements and regs.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify cost reduction and operational improvement opportunities.
• Champion safety, accountability, and continuous improvement culture.

Skills

CNC machining

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process development

Interpret drawings/GD&T

AS9100 knowledge

Project management

U.S. Person (ITAR)

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Job description

LeoForce is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Aerospace) in Riverton, CT. You will lead a team of manufacturing engineers, drive Lean/Six Sigma improvements, and oversee processes from design through production.

The role emphasizes NPI support, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to AS9100 quality standards. Ideal candidates have 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing, strong leadership, and deep experience with CNC, GD&T, and automation.