Engineering Manager - Aerospace - Chelmsford, MA

Chelmsford, Massachusetts Permanent USD155,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
The Engineering Manager oversees engineering personnel and technical project execution to ensure customer requirements, timelines, and cost targets are met. This role drives best practices in design, project engineering, and manufacturing processes while leading team development and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead engineering team across NPD, design, and project execution
  • Drive process improvement, cost reduction, and ERP optimization

About Our Client

My client is a specialized manufacturer delivering complex engineered
products for demanding industrial applications. They focus on precision,
process excellence, and continuous innovation to meet evolving customer
needs.

Job Description

  • Lead engineering team and project execution activities
  • Drive best practices in design, NPD, and documentation
  • Manage estimating using ERP for cost and planning accuracy
  • Review estimates for manufacturability and cost alignment
  • Assign and support project and process engineering work
  • Ensure development of tooling and process documentation
  • Oversee NPD from design through first article delivery
  • Implement value engineering and cost reduction strategies
  • Provide technical input on estimates and project planning
  • Manage ERP use for BOMs, routing, and configuration control
  • Deliver project updates to leadership and stakeholders
  • Plan team workload, staffing, and resource allocation
  • Train, mentor, and develop engineering team members
  • Support customer and vendor interactions and presentations
  • Oversee engineering file and drawing management
  • Drive continuous improvement and process optimization
  • Analyze cost and process performance data for decisions
  • Research and evaluate new manufacturing technologies
  • Facilitate PFMEA and risk mitigation activities
  • Lead performance management and career development

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Engineering Manager should have:

  • BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering preferred
  • 10+ years of engineering experience
  • Proven project ownership from concept to delivery
  • Prior leadership or team management experience
  • Strong knowledge of fabrication and manufacturing methods
  • Experience with ERP systems and cost estimation
  • Proficient in SolidWorks and MS Office
  • Working knowledge of GD&T principles
  • Strong problem‑solving and strategic planning skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities
  • Self‑starter with strong ownership mentality



What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $155,000 to $180,000 annually.
  • Comprehensive 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development in a supportive work environment.
  • Engaging projects within the Aerospace industry.



If you're ready to take the next step in your career as an Engineering Manager, apply today for immediate consideration!

Contact
Madison Weber
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7011572

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chelmsford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Madison Weber
Job Reference
JN-052026-7011572