Engineering Manager - CNC Machining & Aerospace Manufacturing

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Annual Bonus

Benefits & 401k

Job summary

DRT Aerospace is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers in aerospace machining, Lean initiatives, and process optimization. You will mentor engineers, drive continuous improvement, and align engineering with business goals.

This high-impact role focuses on production readiness, capital projects, AS9100 compliance, and delivering measurable performance improvements in quality, delivery, and cost.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace, CNC machining, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, and process optimization.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and aerospace quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and technical professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
• Build engineering capability through training and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
• Drive employee engagement and create a high-performing team environment.
• Lead manufacturing engineering strategy for aerospace machining operations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Improve productivity, throughput, quality, and cost performance.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions.
• Lead capital equipment and automation projects.
• Analyze production data and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and aerospace customer requirements.
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Collaboration

Change Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Sign On Bonus!!

Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Benefits & 401k Day #1

At DRT Aerospace, engineering leaders don't sit on the sidelines. As our Engineering Manager, you'll have the opportunity to drive meaningful change across aerospace manufacturing operations while leading a talented team of engineers focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

This is a high-impact leadership role where your ideas, technical expertise, and ability to develop people will directly influence production performance, quality, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

People Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and technical professionals
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and career development opportunities
• Build engineering capability through training and knowledge sharing
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align engineering priorities with business objectives
• Drive employee engagement and create a high-performing team environment

Technical Leadership Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing engineering strategy for aerospace machining operations
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Improve productivity, throughput, quality, and cost performance
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, and work instructions
• Lead capital equipment and automation projects
• Analyze production data and implement sustainable process improvements
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action initiatives
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and aerospace customer requirements
• Drive operational excellence across safety, quality, delivery, and cost

What We're Looking For

Leadership Experience

• Proven success leading, mentoring, and developing engineering teams
• Ability to influence, motivate, and build trust across all levels of the organization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience leading through change and driving organizational improvements

Technical Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline
• 7+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace, CNC machining, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, machining, and process optimization
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of GD&T, engineering drawings, and aerospace quality systems
• Experience supporting AS9100 environments

Why Join DRT Aerospace?

Join a company where engineering leadership drives results. As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll lead a talented team, influence manufacturing strategy, and champion initiatives that improve performance across the business.

If you're ready to lead people, advance technology, and elevate aerospace manufacturing, we want to hear from you!

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