CNC Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace) | $90K+ (DOE) + Bonus

DRT Holdings, LLC•Meriden, CT

4d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to join a team that is actively investing in its future—not maintaining the status quo. You'll play a key role in developing processes, supporting new equipment implementation, and helping position the facility for continued aerospace manufacturing growth. Beyond the investment in equipment and technology, this role offers exceptional long-term career potential. Engineers in this position gain exposure to industry-leading aerospace programs, play a key role in multimillion-dollar manufacturing operations, and have a clear path for advancement into Senior Engineer and Engineering Management positions. With strong customer partnerships, ongoing capital investments, tuition reimbursement, bonus opportunities, and excellent benefits, this is an ideal opportunity for an engineer seeking both stability and professional growth. If you're a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys CNC machining, process development, continuous improvement, and working directly with production teams, we want to meet you! Join a company making significant investments in equipment, technology, and long-term aerospace partnerships while offering the opportunity to influence the next generation of manufacturing processes. As new equipment is installed, manufacturing capabilities expand, and customer demand grows, your expertise will help drive operational excellence and production success.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline OR Equivalent education and 5–10 years of manufacturing engineering experience
5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience
Experience supporting CNC machining and precision manufacturing environments
Broad knowledge of machine tools and machining capabilities
Strong understanding of GD&T and technical drawings
Experience developing manufacturing processes and routings
Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience
CNC programming experience using Mastercam and/or Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
Experience with CNC Milling and Vertical Turning Lathes (VTL)
Fixture design and tooling development experience
Experience using NX CAD software
PPAP experience
First article and production launch experience
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience

Responsibilities

Determine manufacturing methods, operation sequences, tooling, fixturing, and raw material requirements
Develop and maintain manufacturing routings and process instructions
Create manufacturing and inspection plans for precision-machined aerospace components
Support quotation development and manufacturing cost estimates
Define outside processing requirements and coordinate with approved local vendors
Develop fixtures and manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Provide hands-on engineering support to production operations
Troubleshoot machining, quality, and process-related issues
Work directly with machinists, supervisors, and quality personnel
Support development projects and transition them into full production
Improve process capability, efficiency, and manufacturing consistency
Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Reduce scrap, rework, and downtime
Improve throughput and cycle times
Analyze production data and implement measurable improvements
Lead investigations into defects and process failures
Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Implement corrective and preventive actions
Analyze production metrics and trends to improve performance
Create setup sheets, operation sheets, process plans, and manufacturing documentation
Maintain accurate routing data within company systems
Support quality requirements and manufacturing compliance initiatives