Manufacturing Engineering Manager; Aerospace

Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Aerospace)

Location:

Riverton, CT, US

Experience: Mid Level

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

• 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

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

• 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

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.

• 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