Manufacturing Manager

We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead and mentor a team of engineers in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment focused on complex, precision-built components. The company emphasizes continuous improvement, technical leadership, and high standards in CNC machining.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for multi-axis CNC machining operations (primarily 5- and 7-axis milling).
• Manage and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and CNC programmers (3–5 direct reports).
• Lead major process improvement projects, capital expenditures (CapEx), and new product introductions (NPI).
• Instill a culture of operational excellence using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S frameworks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and management to drive process efficiency, quality improvements, and plant initiatives.
• Direct involvement in automation initiatives and technology investments.
• Maintain strong floor presence while balancing project and people management duties.

Qualifications:

• Strong technical foundation in CNC machining (high complexity, multi-axis, high-mix/low-volume).
• Project management experience and a proven track record implementing process and productivity improvements.
• Hands-on leadership style, capable of both managing and mentoring a technical team.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and/or airfoil component familiarity highly valued, but top priority is deep practical CNC experience.
• Experience with Mastercam, NX, or similar advanced CAM tools a plus.