Production Manager

Kinetic Engine Systems; Chester (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems is looking for a Production Supervisor to oversee daily shop floor activities in aerospace CNC machining. You will drive production schedules, mentor machinists, and ensure compliance with AS9100-compatible quality systems and tight tolerances.

You will coordinate with Quality Control to meet weekly and sales goals, maintaining a zero-incident culture and adherence to OSHA guidelines. Strong leadership and ERP experience are required.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years in aerospace manufacturing with at least 5 years in supervision over CNC machining departments.
• Knowledge of GD&T dimensions and tolerancing; basic blueprint reading.
• Experience with AS13100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop floor activities across all manufacturing departments.
• Enforce quality standards to ensure zero-defect production of complex engine geometries.
• Direct, train, and mentor machinists to hit schedules and keep costs in control.
• Record and review daily production metrics, scrap rates, and material traceability within the ERP system.

Skills

Blueprint reading

GD&T

Machining

Education

AS13100

ISO 9001

NADCAP

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visual 11 ERP

Data tracking tools

Job description

The Production Supervisor oversees daily manufacturing and multi-axis CNC machining operations for aerospace engine components manufacturer. This role leads the shop floor team to hit production schedules and monthly sales goals while maintaining compliance with aerospace quality management systems, tight tolerances, and AS9100 regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily shop floor activities across all manufacturing departments of a Tier 1 OEM supplier.
• Enforce quality standards to ensure zero-defect production of complex engine geometries.
• Maintain a zero-incident culture by enforcing OSHA guidelines and proper handling of exotic aerospace alloys.
• Direct, train, and mentor machinists.
• Monitor and improve overall department/employee productivity, efficiency and utilization.
• Partner with Quality Control to ensure parts required to meet weekly/sales goals are scheduled and prioritized accordingly.
• Record and review daily production metrics, scrap rates, and material traceability within the ERP system.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 8 to 10 years in aerospace manufacturing, with at least 5 years of supervisory experience over CNC machining departments.
• Technical Knowledge:Basic blueprint reading, GD&T dimensioning and tolerancing. Hands on machining experience a plus
• Certifications: Strong working knowledge of AS13100, ISO 9001, and NADCAP special processes.
• Software Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Experience with Visual 11 ERP system a plus, data tracking tools