Engineering Manager: Aerospace, NPI & Growth

Movement Search & Delivery; Bethel (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Movement Search & Delivery is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering across two Bethel-area facilities. This hands-on role focuses on advancing process capability, driving NPI, and enabling growth through engineering innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing engineering expertise in aerospace/defense or advanced metal manufacturing, with leadership to build a high-performing, cross-functional team on the factory floor and on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering experience in aerospace & defense or advanced metal manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a technical lead.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ITAR, and Nadcap requirements.
• Hands-on approach on the production floor and ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead & develop engineering teams across two facilities to support production, NPI, and problem-solving.
• Drive process improvements to increase capacity, reduce scrap, eliminate downtime, and improve manufacturability.
• Own technical aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI), including feasibility, tooling, and process development.
• Partner with Operations to ensure manufacturing readiness and successful product launches.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for engineering and production issues.
• Ensure process documentation meets AS9100 and ITAR requirements.
• Support technology roadmap planning—automation, tooling upgrades, equipment selection, and capability expansion.
• Measure and report engineering performance and project status to executives.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

On-floor leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing engineering

Advanced degree a plus

Job description

Movement Search & Delivery is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead engineering across two Bethel-area facilities. This hands-on role focuses on advancing process capability, driving NPI, and enabling growth through engineering innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing engineering expertise in aerospace/defense or advanced metal manufacturing, with leadership to build a high-performing, cross-functional team on the factory floor and on the shop floor.