Manufacturing Engineering Manager (Aerospace)

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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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