Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Australia-Employment; 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

Jobot is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Engineering to lead a Manufacturing Engineering team that supports high‑mix, low‑volume CNC machining and assembly for aerospace parts in Riverton, CT. You will own the strategic roadmap for process capability, NPI, and capital equipment while staying hands‑on on the shop floor to resolve daily production challenges.

Success is measured by gains in OEE, first‑pass yield, and on‑time delivery, and you will partner with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree 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.

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

CNC machining

GD&T

Process development

Lean Six Sigma

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Manager Manufacturing Engineering to lead a Manufacturing Engineering team that supports high‑mix, low‑volume CNC machining and assembly for aerospace parts in Riverton, CT. You will own the strategic roadmap for process capability, NPI, and capital equipment while staying hands‑on on the shop floor to resolve daily production challenges.

Success is measured by gains in OEE, first‑pass yield, and on‑time delivery, and you will partner with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain,