Senior Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Manager

LeoForce; Riverton (CT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Medical Coverage From Day One

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off/ Holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

LeoForce in Riverton, CT is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a Manufacturing Engineering team focused on high-mix, low-volume CNC machining and assembly for aerospace parts. You will own the strategic roadmap for process capability, NPI, and capital equipment while supporting daily shop-floor challenges to improve OEE and first-pass yield.

You will report to the Plant Manager and collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver on-time, within-spec components

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 7+ years in aerospace or precision machining environments with leadership experience.
• Expertise in CNC machining, GD&T, tooling, and process development.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; AS9100 knowledge.

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 corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, ITAR, and customer/regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

CNC Machining

GD&T

Process Development

Tooling

Quality Systems

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

LeoForce in Riverton, CT is seeking a Senior Manager to lead a Manufacturing Engineering team focused on high-mix, low-volume CNC machining and assembly for aerospace parts. You will own the strategic roadmap for process capability, NPI, and capital equipment while supporting daily shop-floor challenges to improve OEE and first-pass yield.

You will report to the Plant Manager and collaborate with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Program Management to deliver on-time, within-spec components