Top 1218 Aerospace engineering manager Jobs

Director of Engineering and CI
Acra Aerospace —Anaheim, CA
- $135,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Structural Stress Manager - Aerospace
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- $165,000 - $185,000 a year
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- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
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Director of Material Science – Titomic Cold Spray
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- From $130,000 a year
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Air Industries Group —Bay Shore, NY
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
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Lead Propulsion Systems Engineer – Modeling & Simulation
Manpower Engineering —Phoenix, AZ
- $70 - $80 an hour
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Engineering Manager
Park Aerospace Corporation —Newton, KS
- $90,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- US work authorization
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Air Proprietary 2 Mission Systems Sensors and Core Avionics Senior Manager
Boeing —Berkeley, MO
- $200,000 - $258,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Model Based Systems Engineering Manager 2 - Requirements and Architectures
Northrop Grumman —Los Angeles, CA
- $161,100 - $241,700 a year
- Overtime
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Flight Test Engineering Analyst/Manager
BAE Systems Inc. —Hill AFB, UT
- $120,874 - $205,486 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Sentinel Deputy Program Manager Systems Safety Engineering Manager 3- 18665
Northrop Grumman —Huntsville, AL
- $166,700 - $250,100 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Director Engineering 2 and Chief Engineer
Northrop Grumman —Palmdale, CA
- $242,100 - $363,100 a year
- Overtime
- 6 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Systems Engineering Manager 2 (SIT&E)
Northrop Grumman —Baltimore, MD
- $153,800 - $230,800 a year
- Overtime
- Continuous improvement
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Director of Engineering
Rocket EMS —Carson City, NV
- $150,000 - $200,000 a year
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Fair chance
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Sentinel CS SEIT SLP-A Integrated Node Manager 2- 11902-1
Northrop Grumman —Huntsville, AL
- $139,100 - $230,800 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sentinel CS SEIT KDC & STOS Integrated Node Manager 2 -1823-2
Northrop Grumman —Huntsville, AL
- $139,100 - $230,800 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Product Development Lead Engineer
Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc —Lancaster, PA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Manager Aeronautical Engineering 2 - Liaison Engineering
Northrop Grumman —Palmdale, CA
- $161,100 - $241,700 a year
- Overtime
- 7 years
- CAD
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Manager Test Engineering 2 - Flight Sciences
Northrop Grumman —Edwards AFB, CA
- $146,600 - $219,800 a year
- Overtime
- 7 years
- Military
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sentinel CS SEIT SLP-A Integrated Node Manager 2- 11902-1
Northrop Grumman —Colorado Springs, CO
- $139,100 - $230,800 a year
- Overtime
- Master's degree
- Supervising experience
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Sentinel - Wing Ops Systems Engineering Lead
Northrop Grumman —Huntsville, AL
- $161,000 - $241,400 a year
- Overtime
- Bachelor of Science
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Director of Engineering and CI

Acra Aerospace -
Anaheim, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$135,000 - $175,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Quality assurance experience within aerospace industry
Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Manufacturing management
New product introduction engineering projects
Blueprint specification interpretation
Engineering
ERP systems
Mechanical Engineering
GD&T
CAM software
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Bachelor's degree
Quality control experience within aerospace industry
Contingency planning
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Agile
Managing manufacturing teams
CNC toolpath generation
Project leadership
AS9100
Agile planning

Full Job Description

Job Summary:
This role is a hands-on engineering leadership position responsible for driving manufacturing excellence, leading New Product Introductions, and building a high-performing engineering organization. The Director of Engineering & CI plays a critical role in ensuring operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and long-term scalability of the business.

Position Summary:

The Director of Engineering & CI is responsible for leading all engineering, manufacturing process development, and technical execution functions across the organization. This role owns New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing process optimization, and engineering team leadership, while ensuring scalable, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing operations.

This role serves as the technical authority for CNC manufacturing operations and provides leadership over Manufacturing Engineers, CNC Programmers, and cross-functional technical resources. The position ensures that manufacturing methods, tooling, and processes support business growth, cost targets, quality objectives, and on-time delivery.

The role plays a critical leadership function in advancing Lean Manufacturing, improving throughput, reducing variation, and supporting customer and regulatory requirements in an AS9100 aerospace environment. Reporting to the General Manager, the Director Engineering Director and CI will foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring delivery of high-quality results in line with schedule and financial performance targets

Core Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) Leadership

Own and lead all New Product Introduction (NPI) activities from engineering release through full-rate production
Define manufacturing strategy, routing, tooling, and inspection plans for new programs
Coordinate cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales during program launch
Ensure first-article success, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved
Drive rapid and repeatable production readiness

Manufacturing Engineering & Process Excellence:

Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of:
Manufacturing processes
CNC machining strategies
Work instructions and routings
Tooling and fixturing
Inspection and quality controls
Establish standardized, repeatable manufacturing methods across product lines
Improve throughput, reduce scrap, and improve yield using Lean and Six Sigma principles
Drive process optimization using PFMEA, control plans, and root cause analysis
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, and delivery

CNC Programming & Technical Leadership:

Provide leadership and technical oversight to CNC Programmers and Manufacturing Engineers
Ensure best practices in:
3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining
Multi-spindle and multi-turret turning
Toolpath optimization
Program validation and prove-out
Oversee Mastercam programming standards and documentation
Ensure tooling libraries, setup sheets, and CNC documentation are accurate and maintained

Team Leadership & Development:

Lead, mentor, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and CNC Programmers
Establish training plans, skill development paths, and succession planning
Conduct performance reviews and KPI-based evaluations
Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
Serve as a technical mentor and escalation point for complex manufacturing challenges

Manufacturing Strategy & Capacity Planning:

Define manufacturing strategies to support growth, margin improvement, and scalability
Optimize labor utilization, machine capacity, and workflow layouts
Support capital equipment planning and justification
Collaborate with Operations to balance capacity, scheduling, and throughput
Support make/buy decisions and vendor technical evaluations

Quality & Compliance Integration:

Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer-specific requirements
Support audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
Partner with Quality to reduce NCRs, rework, and escapes
Promote a data-driven, root-cause-focused culture

Cross-Functional & Business Support:

Support quoting and RFQ efforts with accurate cost and process estimates
Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations leadership
Drive technical execution of strategic initiatives
Represent Engineering in leadership meetings and program reviews

Qualifications

Proven experience in leading engineering teams within fast-paced environments; strong management skills with the ability to motivate diverse groups.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Aerospace Engineering
8–12+ years of experience in aerospace or precision CNC manufacturing
5+ years leading Manufacturing Engineers and/or CNC Programming teams
Strong experience with:
CNC machining (3-, 4-, 5-axis)
Mastercam or equivalent CAM software
GD&T and blueprint interpretation
Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement
ERP systems and manufacturing routings
Demonstrated experience leading New Product Introductions (NPI)
Strong knowledge of AS9100 quality systems
Experience implementing Agile methodologies
Excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly
Ability to develop strategic plans for business continuity strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with:
Multi-spindle / multi-turret machining
High-mix, low-volume aerospace manufacturing
PFMEA, SPC, and RCCA methodologies
PMP or Lean Six Sigma certification (preferred)
Strong background in tooling design and fixture development
Experience managing engineering teams in regulated environments
Leadership & team development
Technical problem-solving
Manufacturing process optimization
Data-driven decision-making
Cross-functional communication
Continuous improvement mindset
Strong organizational and project management skills

Join us as at ACRA Aerospace where your expertise will shape innovative solutions that propel our organization forward! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values leadership excellence and technical mastery—empowering you to make a lasting impact through your vision and dedication.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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