About the job
Northeast Tool is on a mission to advance the future of flight, and we’re looking for a visionary Engineering Leader ready to leave their mark. This is your opportunity to join a company in high growth mode where bold ideas, cutting-edge manufacturing, and world-class craftsmanship come together to push aerospace innovation forward.
As our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will guide and elevate a talented team across Manufacturing Engineering and Programming Services. You’ll set the pace, drive the strategy, and champion a culture of excellence that resonates throughout the entire organization. Your leadership won’t just influence projects, it will directly impact our trajectory as we scale, innovate, and redefine what’s possible. If you’re energized by challenge, inspired by big goals, and ready to help propel Northeast Tool into its next era of success, we want to meet you.
Experience:
- Effectively lead, manage, and develop a team of CNC Programming and Manufacturing Engineering staff to provide technical engineering services and production support
- Ensure that all manufacturing processes and tooling will produce a technical product which meets customer requirements (quality and delivery), as well as internal goals (ease of manufacturing and profitability)
- Evaluate and improve manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of material types, part features, machining processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, and quality standards
- Ability to manipulate and direct the use of Mastercam & Solidworks software for the manufacturing and delivery of aircraft and jet-engine components
- Define the Method of Manufacturing for all items (new, current, and revised) and construct production schedule to meet on-time delivery and predicted KPIs
- Develop and implement best in class manufacturing processes for new and legacy products to drive sustained improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, & Cost
- Manage engineering change notices and process specifications pertaining to manufacturing processes and material specifications
- Conduct Production Readiness Reviews (PRR) and develop manufacturing program schedules for each new part number/job
- Propose, evaluate, and manage cost reduction activities and other value propositions in current production or new production programs
Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Mastercam, Vericut, and Solidworks.
- Highly technical, with a strong foundation for logic that allows for a steep learning curve and the ability to adapt to new technologies.
- Critical thinker, problem solver utilizing first principles.
- ·Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and Datum Structure Review.
- Exceptional analytical and decision-making abilities, with a focus on data-driven problem-solving.
- Expert technical writing and critical thinking skills.
- Experience in identifying risks to plans; knowledge and experience to quickly identify mitigation opportunities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Engineering, plus a minimum of 7 years related experience.
- 2 + years’ experience in an ISO9001 and/or AS9100 environment, or the ability to obtain AS9100 training certifications within 6 months of hire.
- 2 + years’ leadership/management experience.
- In-depth knowledge of CNC machine tooling and work holding with a strong preference for experience with 5-Axis Machine Tools, specifically DMG Mori.
- Extensive knowledge in machined part design, including dimensioning, tolerances, and design for manufacturability.
- Demonstrable experience with Mastercam and Solidworks, certifications strongly preferred (Mastercam: 3D and Multiaxis; Solidworks: CSWA or CSWP).
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Advanced knowledge of GD&T & datum structure review - GD&T ASME Y14.5 - 2018 advanced level certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB), or higher, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
Export Control / ITAR Requirement:
This position requires accessto export-controlled technical data and/or defense articles regulated by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must be able to certify that they are a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (22 C.F.R. § 120.62) and must maintain that status for the duration of access to controlled items/data.
For ITAR purposes, a “U.S. person” generally includes U.S. citizens or nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees).
Pay Rate: $125,000 - $165,000, depending on level of experience and required/preferred qualifications.
About Northeast Tool & Manufacturing:
Northeast Tool & Manufacturing is a preferred supplier of precision machined parts and complex assemblies for the Aerospace, Defense, & Space industries. Our strong reputation for exceptional quality standards, innovative processes, and cutting-edge solutions allows us to handle the most complex requests with ease.
Northeast Tool is a certified ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D facility, as well as ITAR DDC compliant. The company specializes in a diverse range of capabilities, including 5-Axis Milling, Multi-Axis Turning, & Wire EDM.
