Michael Schroder

Manufacturing Engineering Leader with a passion for Lean

Greater Hartford

About

Over 29 years of manufacturing experience including Engineering Manager (tool design, process engineering, CNC programming), New Product Introduction (NPI) manager, machine and technology procurement, machining lead for an Advanced Programming Team and various supervisory positions. Over 20 years of experience in NX milling programming including 3 to 5 axis. Educated in drafting and design, Lean Manufacturing (Green Belt), and project management with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. Also experienced in technical sales support, and technology research.

Experience

  • Director Mfg Eng at OF Mossberg and Sons
    Aug 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Manage manufacturing engineering department and lean department for 3 facilities (North Haven CT, Eagle Pass TX, Torreon MX) for firearms manufacturer

  • Director Manufacturing Engineering at Colt's Manufacturing Company LLC
    Dec 2016 - Aug 2022 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Manage manufacturing engineering, tool design, toolroom, and cutter sharpening departments

  • V.P. Engineering and Technology at Kessington Aerospace
    Jan 2015 - Sep 2016 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Manage engineering department, tooling department, and oversee all machine purchases.

  • Engineering Manager at Midstate Berkshire
    Jul 2013 - Jan 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Manage engineering department consisting of 14 manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, tool designers, CMM programmers, and interns.

  • Engineering Manager at GKN Aerospace
    Sep 2012 - Jul 2013 · 11 mos

    Manage engineering department consisting of 12 manufacturing engineers, CNC programmers, tool designers, and CMM programmers.