On-Site Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Leader

Belcan; Old Saybrook (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Belcan seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Leader in Middletown, CT, to serve as the primary on-site point of contact for customers. You will mentor a mid-size engineering team, balance technical contributions with leadership, and ensure project deliverables meet timelines and standards.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, engineering excellence, and adherence to Belcan's guiding principles, with salary guidelines of $85,000–$105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering leadership experience in aerospace manufacturing preferred.
• Proven leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in blueprint interpretation, limits, and specifications.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required; work onsite in Middletown, CT.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site customer interface, maintaining open communication and strong relationships.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers to ensure work aligns with customer requirements, technical standards, and deadlines.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, and resource allocation to maintain compliance and performance metrics.
• Act as both an individual contributor and team leader, reviewing and approving technical work as needed.
• Conduct regular customer meetings to provide project updates, address issues, and identify new opportunities.
• Review and quote new work, assign resources, and monitor progress to completion.
• Support the professional development of team members through coaching, feedback, and mentorship.
• Foster a positive team culture aligned with Belcan's values and guiding principles.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Power BI

VBA

Job description

Belcan seeks a Manufacturing Engineering Leader in Middletown, CT, to serve as the primary on-site point of contact for customers. You will mentor a mid-size engineering team, balance technical contributions with leadership, and ensure project deliverables meet timelines and standards.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, engineering excellence, and adherence to Belcan's guiding principles, with salary guidelines of $85,000–$105,000 per year.