Manager Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace) in Winsted, Connecticut at DRT Holdings, LLC

Location: Winsted, CT

Relocation assistance is not available—candidates must be local or willing to commute.

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Lead Manufacturing Excellence. Drive Aerospace Innovation.

Are you a hands-on engineering leader who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment? We're seeking a Manager, Manufacturing Engineering to lead a team of talented engineers focused on process optimization, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and new product introduction.

This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on production performance, quality, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction while supporting some of the world's leading aerospace programs.

If you're passionate about developing people, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and driving measurable results, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Manager of Manufacturing Engineering, you'll lead manufacturing engineering initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and delivery performance across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and technical staff

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing 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 with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Program Management teams

• 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 improvements

• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience within aerospace, precision machining, or advanced manufacturing

• 3+ years of leadership experience managing engineering teams

• Strong understanding of CNC machining, aerospace manufacturing processes, tooling, and process development

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and aerospace specifications

• Experience supporting AS9100 quality systems

• Strong project management and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

• U.S. Person status required due to ITAR regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

• New product introduction (NPI) leadership experience

• Capital equipment implementation experience

Ideal Candidate

You are a strategic manufacturing leader who can balance long-term planning with day-to-day operational execution. You enjoy coaching engineers, solving complex production challenges, and driving measurable improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You lead by example, communicate effectively at all levels, and thrive in a highly regulated aerospace environment.

Apply today and build what powers the future of flight.

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