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Engineering Manager- Defense- Bedford, MA

Bedford, Massachusetts Permanent USD145,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads engineering teams that support proprietary manufacturing processes serving highly regulated end markets such as aerospace and defense. The position is ideal for a hands on engineering leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and partnering closely with operations.
  • Manage a diverse and experienced team of engineers
  • Stable defense and aerospace manufacturer

About Our Client

A privately held manufacturing organization based in the greater Boston area that specializes in complex formed metal and structural components. The company supports demanding aerospace and defense programs by combining proprietary forming processes, precision machining, and vertically integrated manufacturing. Known for long term customer relationships, strong engineering depth, and a culture that values problem solving, continuous improvement, and technical ownership. The business is growing steadily and investing in leadership, systems, and next generation manufacturing capabilities.

Job Description

  • Lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team responsible for product and process support
  • Own engineering execution from concept through production, including tooling, process development, and continuous improvement
  • Partner closely with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to support production goals and delivery commitments
  • Drive best practices in documentation, configuration control, and engineering standards
  • Support customer technical engagement including requirements review and design for manufacturability
  • Hire, mentor, and develop engineers and technical staff as the organization continues to grow



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:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field
  • Proven experience leading engineering teams in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of machining, forming, or complex metal or structural manufacturing processes
  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries preferred
  • Working knowledge of CAD systems, engineering change processes, and AS9100 or similar quality systems
  • Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment with both strategic and hands on responsibilities
  • Ability to obtain and maintain authorization to work on export controlled programs if required

What's on Offer

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact in a growing manufacturing business with meaningful technical challenges, real leadership responsibility, and a clear path for career growth. Compensation, benefits, and long term opportunity are competitive.

Contact
Jack Donahue
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7008051

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Operations Management
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Bedford
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Donahue
Job Reference
JN-042026-7008051