Manager Manufacturing Engineering

Jobot; Riverton (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Medical Coverage From Day One

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off/ Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

You will guide a Manufacturing Engineering team that supports high-mix, low-volume CNC machining and assembly for complex aerospace parts. You’ll own the strategic roadmap for process capability, new product introduction, and capital equipment while rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor to resolve daily production challenges.

This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and partners with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in aerospace or precision machining; 3+ years in leadership.
• Expertise in CNC machining, GD&T, tooling, and process development.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems and ERP/MRP platforms.
• U.S. Person under ITAR; able to communicate and influence across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and technicians toward best-in-class performance.
• Champion Lean/Six Sigma projects that raise productivity, reduce cost, and improve safety.
• Drive process design and validation for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Manage capital equipment projects from business case through installation and PPAP.
• Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and all customer/regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

CNC machining

GD&T

Process development

Quality improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

AS9100

Job description

Job details

Salary: $140,000 - $190,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Jeremy Lee

A bit about us

For over 60 years, our privately held aerospace manufacturer has grown from a small tool-room start-up into a 500-employee, multi-site operation supplying flight-critical components to nearly every major aircraft platform flying today. Continuous reinvestment in state-of-the-art machining, automation, and talent development has pushed annual revenues past $120 million while maintaining the family-owned culture that values collaboration, integrity, and innovation. Employees cite our flat leadership structure, aggressive capital spending, tuition reimbursement, and industry-leading safety record as reasons they stay and grow with us.

Why join us

• Competitive pay
• Bonus
• Medical Coverage From Day One
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off/ Holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Job Details

You will guide a Manufacturing Engineering team that supports high-mix, low-volume CNC machining and assembly for complex aerospace parts. You’ll own the strategic roadmap for process capability, new product introduction, and capital equipment while rolling up your sleeves on the shop floor to resolve daily production challenges. Success is measured by gains in OEE, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery, all critical to customer programs ranging from commercial airliners to cutting-edge defense systems. This role reports directly to the Plant Manager and partners with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and technicians toward best-in-class performance
• Champion Lean/Six Sigma projects that raise productivity, reduce cost, and improve safety
• Drive process design and validation for new product launches and engineering changes
• Manage capital equipment projects from business case through installation and PPAP
• Analyze production data, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and all customer/regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• -7+ years in aerospace or precision machining environments; 3+ years in leadership
• Expertise in CNC machining, GD&T, tooling, and process development
• Proven success implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems and ERP/MRP platforms
• U.S. Person under ITAR; able to communicate and influence across all organizational levels

You’ll steer manufacturing excellence at a financially robust, growth-oriented aerospace supplier where your ideas translate quickly into action, and into aircraft that fly worldwide. Expect the resources of a mid-size company, the agility of a start-up, and a leadership team that measures its success by your professional growth and the innovations you deliver.

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