Aerospace Propulsion Engineering Manager - Lead NPI & Manufacturing

Talnt; Stevens Point (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Stevens Point, WI to lead and grow an engineering team within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will bridge customers, operations, and suppliers to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective propulsion solutions from development through production scale-up.

You will drive RCCA, continuous improvement, and FPY while balancing schedule, cost, and performance, reporting to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering;
• 7+ years in aerospace/defense or propulsion manufacturing;
• Proven leadership of engineering teams;
• Primary technical interface with customers/external stakeholders;
• Strong manufacturing engineering, NPI, and aerospace production knowledge;
• Able to balance performance, cost, schedule, and profitability;
• Excellent communication, negotiation and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering liaison between customers, internal leadership, manufacturing, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Translate customer requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective engineering solutions.
• Lead engineering activities supporting product development, NPI, manufacturing readiness, and production scale-up.
• Balance customer expectations, technical requirements, project schedules, and profitability.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team; foster accountability and continuous learning.
• Establish engineering priorities, allocate resources, and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and PM to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive RCCA, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, FPY, and product quality through process improvements.
• Develop engineering documentation, processes, and change management.
• Present solutions and risk assessments to leadership and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Technical judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

DFMEA

PFMEA

AS9100

Job description

Talnt is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager in Stevens Point, WI to lead and grow an engineering team within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. You will bridge customers, operations, and suppliers to deliver manufacturable, cost-effective propulsion solutions from development through production scale-up.

You will drive RCCA, continuous improvement, and FPY while balancing schedule, cost, and performance, reporting to executive leadership.