Salary
≈ $61k – $143k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Southwick)
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 25, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026.
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Kinetic Engines is a United States manufacturing company whose production operations include assembly, quality inspection and machining work. It hires assemblers, quality inspectors, Bridgeport machine operators, a customer demand analyst and a human resources intern at sites in Westfield, Massachusetts and Orange, Connecticut. The company is headquartered in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States.
Backed by Arlington Capital Partners
Job Position Summary:: You will be responsible for leading a team and oversee daily operations, to include coordination of production and assembly of our products within acceptable quality standards to meet productions goals.
You must have:
- A high School Diploma or Equivalent, Degree preferred.
- Proficiency in CNC machining processes, equipment operation, and programming.
- Prior experience in managing, leading or coaching a team within a production environment.
- The ability to lead and motivate teams, delegating task, and providing guidance.
- The ability to manage projects and get them done in a timely manner.
- The ability to be flexible and adapt to business needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey information and provide instruction to the team.
- Basic understanding of employment laws, performance management and timekeeping.
- Knowledge of ERP system, visual preferred.
- Ability to coach and mentor other employees.
- Ability to Identifies areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency.
- Familiar with the Manufacturing process and equipment.
- Proficient Computer Skills to include Microsoft Office.
- An understanding of safety regulation and procedures.
In your role, you will:
- Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
- Set up machines and equipment and Performs Direct Labor as required.
- Encourage collaboration and foster a team environment by practicing the principles of servant leadership.
- Plan and coordinate production activities and establishes production priorities for products in accordance with effective operations and cost factors.
- Develop and maintain an effective organization through the hire selection, performance management, training, and motivation.
- Recommend or initiate personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges, attendance, and disciplinary measures.
- Directly supervise employees to include payroll, overtime hours, and PTO.
- Develop and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
- Revise production schedules and priorities to best meet customer needs.
- Consult with engineering personnel regarding modifications of work orders and prints.
- Recruit engineering assistance in problem solving regarding manufacturing design of tools and/or methods to improve production and quality of products.
- Assist, set up and monitor the training of new employees.
- Assist Quality Control with the determination of quality control issues and remain accountable for results.
- Maintain time and production records.
- Ensure equipment operation and production meets quality control standards by monitoring throughout the shift, and takes corrective action immediately as needed.
- Enforce safety regulations and procedures ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Respond to building or employee incidents or accidents promptly and appropriately, and reports to management as the situation warrants.
- Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
Working Conditions:
- Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
- May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities
Physical Requirements:
- Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
- May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
- Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.
Core Hours - 3:00pm - 12:30pm
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