CNC Manufacturing Engineer | Hands On - Growing Fast!

DRT Holdings, LLC•Meriden, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Our facility is undergoing a major transformation, including significant investments in advanced CNC machining technology, new equipment installations and production expansions, increased manufacturing capacity and capability, and long-term aerospace customer programs driving sustained growth. This role offers direct exposure to complex aerospace manufacturing programs and a clear pathway for advancement into Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Lead, or Engineering Manager positions. If you're looking for a company that's investing in both its people and its future, you'll find it here.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing engineering experience
5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience
CNC machining and precision manufacturing experience
Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
Experience creating manufacturing processes and routings
Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience
Mastercam and/or Siemens NX programming experience
CNC Milling and Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience
Fixture and tooling design experience
NX CAD experience
PPAP experience
Production launch and first article experience
Lean Manufacturing expertise

Responsibilities

Develop machining methods, process flows, routings, and manufacturing strategies
Create manufacturing plans for precision aerospace components
Design tooling, fixtures, and process improvements
Support quoting activities and manufacturing cost analysis
Develop efficient production methods for both new and existing products
Partner directly with machinists, supervisors, and quality teams
Solve machining, tooling, and process challenges
Support new product introductions and production launches
Improve manufacturing consistency, capability, and throughput
Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and inefficiencies
Improve cycle times and production flow
Analyze manufacturing data and drive measurable results
Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives
Lead root cause investigations
Implement corrective and preventive actions
Improve quality, performance, and reliability across operations
Create process sheets, work instructions, setup documentation, and routings
Maintain manufacturing records and process standards
Support aerospace quality and compliance requirements