Engineering Jobs in Andover, CT

The Lean Specialist will drive operational excellence by identifying, analyzing, and eliminating waste across business processes. This role involves leading cross-functional teams, implementing Lean methodologies (such as 5S, Kaizen, VSM), and fostering a culture of continuous improvement to enhance productivity, quality, and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

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• Process Improvement: Lead, facilitate, and support Lean Six Sigma projects and Kaizen events to streamline operations, reduce defects, and improve flow.
  
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM): Conduct detailed VSM to analyze current state, map future state, and identify inefficiencies (waste).
  
• Training & Coaching: Provide coaching and training to staff on Lean tools, principles, and standard work to embed a continuous improvement mindset.
  
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Utilize data-driven insights and statistical tools to measure KPI improvements, tracking savings and results for senior management.
  
• Standardization: Implement and sustain 5S, Kanban, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent, efficient performance.
  
• Gemba Walks: Perform regular Gemba walks to identify abnormalities, support employees on the shop floor, and identify improvement opportunities.
  
  

Key Skills & Qualifications

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• Lean Expertise: Deep understanding of Lean principles, Six Sigma methodologies, Kaizen, and waste reduction techniques (8 Wastes).
  
• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex data sets to identify trends, root causes, and solutions, with proficiency in tools like Excel, Minitab, or Visio.
  
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from inception to completion.
  
• Leadership & Change Management: Exceptional ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive cultural change within an organization.
  
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to interact with diverse groups, including shop floor staff and executive leadership.
  
• Facilitation: Ability to lead workshops and brainstorming sessions effectively.
  

Education & Experience Requirements

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• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
  
• Experience: 3-5+ years of experience in Lean manufacturing, operational excellence, or continuous improvement roles.
  
• Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is highly desirable.
  

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This position builds the operator's skills and knowledge to efficiently perform and maintain the manufacturing processes vertical and horizontal multi-axis turning machines to produce precision aerospace components.

Responsibilities:

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• Perform set up and operate vertical and horizontal multi-axis turning machinery as required with supervision.
  
• Use manual inspection equipment as required, e.g. height stands, micrometers, indicators, dial bores, verniers, etc.
  
• Work with aerospace materials such as aluminum, stainless steel, magnesium, titanium, and nickel alloys.
  
• Read/interpret operation sheets and work instructions.
  
• Adhere to established policies and company procedures and standard work.
  
• Participate in process improvement initiatives utilizing lean manufacturing tools and techniques.
  
• Document and communicate manufacturing performance issues to maintain continuity between shifts and decrease machine downtime.
  
• Maintain work areas and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
  
• Follow all safety policies, rules and regulations.
  
• Other duties as assigned by Leads, Supervisors and/or Managers.
  

Physical Requirements:

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• Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time on a concrete manufacturing floor.
  
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  
• Moderate twisting and bending.
  
• Moderate climbing on step stools or platforms.
  
• Unusual Environmental Conditions:
  
• Loud machining environment; exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants and chemicals.
  
• Required Personal Protective Equipment:
  
• Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear, gloves, hearing protection may be required or other protective equipment as needed.
  

Qualifications:

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• US Citizen
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
  
• Technical school graduate in machining or two years of CNC experience.
  
• Aerospace experience preferred.
  
• Basic understanding of math or industrial mathematics.
  
• Good written and verbal skills.
  
• Basic computer skills.
  
• Ability to read technical drawings.
  
• Ability to set, use or setup various measuring devices.
  
• Solid problem solving skills.
  

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The Final Inspector position is primarily responsible for inspecting and recording dimensions of aerospace components per process sheets, Inspection reports, Blueprints and applicable specifications utilizing specified gages and methods to ensure the quality requirements are met prior to presenting the final aerospace component to the customers.

Responsibilities:

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• Review all raw material and processing certifications IAW Customer and PO requirements.
  
• Utilize Material Release database to document quality review/activities.
  
• Visual and dimensional verification (inspection) to requirements utilizing: micrometers, calipers, bore gages, thread gages, and other inspection equipment as required.
  
• Review and acceptance of Travelers to assure all sign-off complete and revision levels are to Operation Book Requirements.
  
• Presentation of inspected/received parts to various customer representatives and the resolution to any customer questions or concerns.
  
• Initiation of Discrepancy Reports, internal and external for products not meeting drawing requirements.
  
• Perform tasks as assigned by Supervisor and/or Team Leader.
  

Physical Requirements:

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• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  
• Ability to stand or sit for extended period of time.
  
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
  
• Frequent twisting and bending.
  

Unusual Environmental Conditions:

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• Loud machining environment; exposure to aerospace metals, lubricants, and chemicals.
  

Required Personal Protective Equipment:

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• Safety glasses/shields, appropriate manufacturing closed toed footwear, hearing protection may be required or other protective equipment as needed.
  

Qualifications - Required

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• US Citizen
  
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Minimum of 1 Year of Aerospace Inspection Experience
  
• Familiar with ISO / AS9100 requirements and/or Auditing Skills
  
• Basic math or industrial mathematics desired.
  
• Good written and verbal skills
  
• Basic computer skills
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Strong problem-solving skills required
  
• Strong organizational skills required
  

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Accountability:

Develop, implement, and troubleshoot CNC program designs. Provide technical expertise in collaboration with functions across the organization to achieve project goals. Work closely with production to solve problems. Use strong analytical design and project management skills along with product expertise to meet customer requirements.

Essential Functions and Duties:

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• Prepare computer programs to control CNC machine operations using CAD/CAM terminal (Siemens NX and MasterCam).
  
• Prepare flow charts, documents and sequence logic and write complete sequence of machine operations necessary to complete cycle.
  
• Analyze engineering drawings for materials, process fabrication and design elements.
  
• Specify patterns on programming sheet for way part is to be machined.
  
• Assure program meets target cycle time and program generates geometry to customer requirements.
  
• Select appropriate cutting tools, speeds and feeds, tool path application necessary to perform the operation.
  
• Assist in the concept design of required tools and gages, support changes to existing tools and fixture as improvements are identified.
  
• Support lean activities both within the Engineering group and across the organization.
  

Complexity of Tasks:

Requires strong verbal and written communication skills along with advanced interpersonal skills. Strong project management skills are essential. Must be able to collaborate with other departments and functions in achieving project goals. Use available resources to support customer needs and expectations on both a national and international level.

Qualifications:

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• Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline preferred and/or equivalent experience.
  
• Ten or more years direct experience in multi-axis programming of Aerospace machining operations and materials.
  
• Ability to program in appropriate programming language using either a CAD/CAM terminal and/or manually generated.
  
• 3D modeling sketcher, assemblies, lathe, and drafting capability in Siemens PLM (NX 8.5) or later version
  
• CAD/CAM software: Siemens NX and MasterCam required
  
• Full multi-axis (5+) or partial (3+1) and general CNC machining/programming experience with lathes, milling machines, and mill/turns. Grinding experience preferred.
  
• CG Tech Vericut experience required.
  
• Capable of debugging programs and working closely with shop floor and inspection personnel.
  
• Some tool design experience preferred.
  
• Proper application and knowledge of various cutting tools and holders to efficiently complete program operations.
  
• Must be a team player and have the ability to work closely in a shop environment.
  
• Seek ideas for continuous improvement; suggest and encourages innovative ideas to improve current systems and processes.
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office application software to include Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
  

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Staff Industrial Engineer

Strativ is partnered with a disruptive aerospace company combining startup agility with deep aerospace expertise to design, build, and scale next-generation aircraft. Leveraging automation, AI-driven tools, and a fully connected digital backbone, this team is redefining how aircraft move from concept to production.

The Role

We're supporting the search for a Staff Industrial Engineer to lead advanced industrial engineering initiatives across manufacturing, R&D, and production support.

This is a senior technical role with direct influence on factory design, production readiness, capacity planning, and scalability. You'll act as the site's primary Industrial Engineering authority, partnering with operations, engineering, supply chain, and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide industrial engineering strategy, standards, and best practices
• Design and optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, material flow, and labor standards
• Develop capacity models, line balances, takt times, and production simulations
• Support new product introductions, capital projects, and factory scaling
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and data-driven methods
• Identify constraints and reduce waste to improve throughput, quality, and cost
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across cross-functional teams
• Own risk management, safety, and regulatory compliance programs
• Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) elements where applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of industrial engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and capacity planning expertise
• Experience in high-mix, low-to-medium volume production
• Proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and simulation tools
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally and build IE programs

Work Environment & Requirements

• On-site at an aerospace manufacturing and R&D facility
• ITAR-regulated
• Fast-paced, project-driven startup setting
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Hiring now! Please apply to be considered.