Engineering Manager (Manufacturing)

Lead hands-on aerospace manufacturing engineering for precision, mission-critical components in a high-impact onsite leadership role where you'll drive CNC excellence, process optimization, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced AS9100 environment.

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Salary: $130,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Lead Precision. Drive Performance. Build What Keeps Aircraft in the Sky.

We are seeking a hands-on Engineering Manager to lead manufacturing engineering and CNC programming operations within a high-precision aerospace production environment. This role is ideal for a technical leader who thrives on the manufacturing floor, enjoys solving complex engineering challenges, and wants to make a measurable impact on quality, delivery, and operational excellence.

You'll oversee engineering execution for critical, high-strength aerospace components - ensuring processes are robust, compliant, and continuously improving.

Why join us?

Benefits & What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage with multiple PPO & HMO plan options
• 100% covered preventive care for in-network services
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (100% company match on the first 4% + Immediate vesting)
• Company-Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional Voluntary Benefits
• And much more!

Why This Role Stands Out:

• High-impact leadership role with direct influence on manufacturing execution
• Opportunity to work on mission-critical aerospace components
• Collaborative cross-functional environment
• Blend of strategic oversight and hands-on technical involvement
• Strong visibility across operations, quality, and executive leadership

Job Details

What You'll Do:
Hands-On Technical Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of manufacturing/process engineers and CNC programmers
• Act as a true player-coach - providing direct support on the production floor
• Establish engineering priorities and ensure alignment with production schedules
• Develop and maintain manufacturing standards, work instructions, routings, and process documentation

Aerospace Manufacturing Expertise:

• Provide engineering support for precision-machined aerospace components
• Apply deep knowledge of thread standards, torque/tension relationships, preload, coatings, and heat treatment
• Interpret and implement aerospace customer specifications and industry standards
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings, routings, and specifications

CNC & Process Optimization:

• Support daily production troubleshooting and nonconformance resolution
• Oversee CNC programming for turning, milling, threading, and secondary operations
• Optimize tooling, setups, fixtures, and machining strategies for throughput and repeatability
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), First Article Inspection (FAI), and process validation

Quality & Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA regulations, and aerospace customer requirements
• Support audits and regulatory inspections
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
• Approve engineering changes related to manufacturing processes

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive scrap reduction, cycle time improvements, and cost control initiatives
• Standardize machining, inspection, heat treatment, and finishing processes
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma efforts

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on aerospace manufacturing engineering experience
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience
• Strong CNC machining knowledge
• Experience in AS9100-certified environments
• Deep understanding of aerospace materials, threads, GD&T, and inspection standards

Preferred:

• Experience with FAA-regulated products
• OEM or Tier 1 aerospace customer exposure
• Lean or Six Sigma background

Additional Information:

• Combination office and manufacturing floor environment
• Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (ITAR environment)

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