Manufacturing Manager

Sigil Partners; Winchester (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Connecticut is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers in CNC machining operations. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in multi-axis machining and project management experience, with a focus on continuous improvement. This full-time role involves overseeing complex projects and mentoring a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong technical foundation in CNC machining and process improvements.
• Hands‑on leadership style with team management and mentoring capabilities.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for multi‑axis CNC machining operations.
• Manage and develop a team of manufacturing engineers.
• Lead process improvement projects and automation initiatives.

Skills

CNC machining

Process improvement

Project management

Team leadership

Tools

Mastercam

NX

Job description

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of engineers in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment focused on complex, precision-built components. The company emphasizes continuous improvement, technical leadership, and high standards in CNC machining.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and hands‑on support for multi‑axis CNC machining operations (primarily 5‑ and 7‑axis milling).
• Manage and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers (3–5 direct reports).
• Lead major process improvement projects, capital expenditures (CapEx), and new product introductions (NPI).
• Instill a culture of operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S frameworks.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with production, quality, and management to drive process efficiency, quality improvements, and plant initiatives.
• Direct involvement in automation initiatives and technology investments.
• Maintain strong floor presence while balancing project and people management duties.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical foundation in CNC machining (high complexity, multi‑axis, high‑mix/low‑volume).
• Project management experience and a proven track record implementing process and productivity improvements.
• Hands‑on leadership style, capable of both managing and mentoring a technical team.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and/or airfoil component familiarity highly valued, but top priority is deep practical CNC experience.
• Experience with Mastercam, NX, or similar advanced CAM tools a plus.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing