Production Manager

Kinetic Engine Systems; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Engine Systems in Chester, CT, is seeking a Production Manager to lead daily shop-floor operations for aerospace engine components. You will manage multiple manufacturing departments, drive on-time production, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards while maintaining tight tolerances on complex geometries.

This role requires 8–10 years in aerospace manufacturing with at least 5 years supervising CNC machining.

Qualifications

• Experience: 8–10 years in aerospace manufacturing, with 5+ years in CNC supervision.
• Technical: Blueprint reading, GD&T, tolerancing; hands-on machining a plus.
• Certifications: AS9100, ISO 9001, NADCAP processes.
• Software: MS Office; Visual 11 ERP familiarity; data tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily shop floor activities across all manufacturing departments.
• Enforce quality standards to ensure zero-defect production of engine geometries.
• Maintain zero-incident culture by following OSHA guidelines and handling exotic aerospace alloys.
• Direct, train, and mentor machinists.
• Monitor production metrics, scrap rates, and material traceability in ERP.

Skills

Aerospace manufacturing

Supervisory leadership

CNC machining

GD&T

AS13100

ISO 9001

NADCAP

ERP systems

MS Office

Visual 11 ERP

Tools

Visual 11 ERP

MS Office

Data tracking tools

Job description

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Production Manager

Full Time Indirect Chester, CT, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1058

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $130,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

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