Engineering Manager - Aerospace & Defense Industry

Location

Exeter, NH, USA

C/A Design is seeking an experienced and high energy Engineering Manager to join our accomplished, driven and successful leadership team. You will play a crucial role in optimizing manufacturing processes, reducing costs, and increasing efficiencies on existing technologies while also developing new products and scaling to full scale production. This position requires strong knowledge of engineering principles, along with hands‑on experience in a high precision machining environment.

• Strive towards a culture of proactive safety.
• Coordinate with other department heads (R&D, quality, supply chain and operations teams) to ensure alignment of manufacturing objectives with overall company goals.
• Oversee all production processes, including the creation, maintenance, and improvement of process documentation, ensuring adherence to quality and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to scale new processes from prototype to full production.
• Champion Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to enhance production processes and overall operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute strategic plans relative to Engineering to enhance production capabilities, incorporating new technologies and methodologies.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials while upholding quality standards.
• Analyze production metrics and performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate effectively with cross‑functional teams, including product managers & manufacturing leadership, providing regular updates on engineering projects and process improvements.
• Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing engineering department.
• Serve as the technical expert and point of contact for manufacturing engineering issues, providing guidance and support to resolve complex problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering or similar engineering discipline required. Advanced degree highly desirable.
• 7+ years' experience in a dynamic Engineering role within an AS9100 certified facility.
• 3+ years in an Engineering leadership role, with a heavy focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong working knowledge of high precision machining and programming.
• Excellent project management experience, able to follow a project through from start to finish and successfully delegate roles within a team.
• Leadership qualities – a positive & influential manager capable of strengthening internal and external relationships while bringing out the best in their staff.
• A continuous improvement mindset - someone that embraces change and leads the way.
• Ability to set priorities and manage risks.
• Exceptional technical skills to include MS Office, Solid Works.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Additional 40 hours of Sick Time
• Competitive 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions
• Climate‑controlled facility
• Subsidized vending and on‑site break areas
• Complimentary coffee and refreshments
• Clean, modern work environment with advanced equipment and technology
• Opportunities for career growth within a stable, growing aerospace manufacturing organization

Heico has a history of success. Since its founding over 40 years ago the Heico Companies has grown from a single business to over 80 separate companies through a strategic acquisition policy, and by reinvesting its earnings into internal growth and new prospects. Historically talented at restoring distressed companies, Heico now strategically targets acquisitions that will complement its ever‑growing portfolio of companies in manufacturing, construction, and industrial services.

These four core operations are organized into groups:
Metal Processing Group, Construction Solutions Group, Applied Solutions Group, and Industrial Technologies Group. Once acquired, new Heico companies are assigned to a group and run on a stand‑alone basis, allowing for great independence as well as the opportunity to share knowledge about markets, production processes, and management practices across other Heico groups and companies. Each Group has its own corporate team.

Heico continues to seek out new opportunities and maintain its standard of success. The Heico Companies has remained a privately held company since its creation and maintains a majority ownership in each of its operations, which generates more than $3.3 billion dollars in revenues. Many of our businesses are certified Woman‑owned Business Enterprises (WBE).

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