Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Barkhamsted

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Jamie Beene
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Salary: $150,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a privately held precision manufacturer specializing in tight-tolerance, mission-critical components for the aerospace industry. We support some of the world's leading aerospace programs, pairing advanced CNC machining with rigorous AS9100 quality standards and a culture built on Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. As part of a larger, stable, and growing manufacturing group, we invest in our people, our processes, and the technology that keeps us at the forefront of precision aerospace manufacturing.

Why join us?

Competitive Compensation:
Competitive base salary (DOE) + Bonus
401(k) with Company Match
Comprehensive Benefits:
Medical effective Day 1, Company-Paid Dental & Life Insurance, Vision
Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
Real Impact & Ownership:
Lead a team of manufacturing engineers and drive visible improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost on world-class aerospace programs
Career Advancement:
Clear growth path within a stable, growing manufacturing organization
Onsite, hands-on leadership role

Job Details

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technical staff
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Develop and implement manufacturing processes that improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize throughput
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Program Management
Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve KPIs
Oversee process documentation, work instructions, routings, and manufacturing standards
Lead capital equipment and automation projects from concept through implementation
Ensure compliance with aerospace quality requirements and regulatory standards
Support root cause investigations and corrective action activities
Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement
Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

QUALIFICATIONS
Needed (Required):

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or related field)
Minimum 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within aerospace, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing
Minimum 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams
Strong background in CNC machining, aerospace manufacturing processes, tooling, and process development

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and aerospace specifications
Experience supporting AS9100 quality systems
Proven project management and organizational ability
U.S. Person status (ITAR requirement) - hard screen

Nice-to-Have (Preferred):

Aerospace OEM or Tier 1 supplier experience
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Experience with automation and advanced manufacturing technologies
ERP/MRP system experience
NPI leadership experience
Capital equipment implementation experience

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