Engineering Systems Manager
About this role
Job Title: Engineering Systems Manager
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Cheshire, CT
Company Description:
Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.
Summary:
This position will drive the administration, standardization, and continuous improvement of engineering systems, engineering data, and digital engineering processes across Hanwha Aerospace USA. This includes the overall responsibility for ensuring that engineering systems, tools, and processes are standardized, reliable, and capable of supporting the Engineering organization in delivering efficient and manufacturable solutions to the in-house customer.
The Engineering Systems & Technology Manager will provide functional leadership to CNC Programmers across all business units to ensure consistent programming standards, CAD/CAM best practices, and knowledge sharing, while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, IT, Quality, and Continuous Improvement to support the continual flow of product through the manufacturing process.
Essential Functions:
- Administer and maintain engineering systems, applications, and related configurations to ensure reliable support of engineering and manufacturing activities.
- Develop, implement, and maintain engineering standards, workflows, and standard work procedures to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality across engineering processes.
- Maintain engineering data, documentation, templates, and CAD/CAM standards to ensure accuracy, consistency, and effective use across the organization.
- Provide functional leadership to CNC Programmers across all business units, establishing consistent programming standards, CAD/CAM best practices, and knowledge sharing.
- Build CNC programming bench strength by identifying learning and development opportunities and supporting the ongoing technical development of CNC programming personnel.
- Coordinate engineering system improvements and enhancements with IT, software vendors, Global Engineering, and other functional organizations.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve engineering processes, automate activities, eliminate non-value-added work, and improve engineering productivity.
- Support Engineering Managers and manufacturing operations by providing effective engineering systems, tools, standards, and technical support to support the continual flow of product through the manufacturing process.
- Actively participate in continuous improvement, operational excellence, and technology initiatives, including the evaluation and implementation of new engineering systems and digital capabilities.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical engineering or other related field
- 8+ years of experience in a Manufacturing environment
- 4+ years of management experience
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Experience with CAD/CAM systems (Siemens NX preferred).
- Strong understanding of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering work instructions
- Ability to initiate, record, recommend, verify, and implement corrective actions or solutions to problems relating to product, process or quality system.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures and authority to issue purchase orders for subcontracted services
- Knowledge of ISO 9002 standards and demonstrated ability to lead or support implementation initiatives to ensure compliance and maintain certification
- Must have strong attention to detail
- Ability to travel domestically – 25% max
Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation
The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.
Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
Subject to change with or without notice
Rev 1 – 8/27/2025
Company at a glance
Hanwha Aerospace USA prides itself on its entrepreneurial culture.
We seek to employ people who enjoy working on the business, while working in the business. This innovative spirit, combined with a robust continuous improvement structure, has supported our market leading growth in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industry.
At four modern sites in Connecticut, spanning 500,000 square feet, the team works tirelessly to perfect engineering and manufacturing processes. We deploy the best available equipment to provide prototyping and production solutions for our customers. We are a proven supplier who is trusted to develop and manufacture the most complex components, used in the most advanced commercial and military applications in the world.
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