Manufacturing Engineer/ CNC Programmer

Barnes•East Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Barnes Aerospace’s East Hartford, Connecticut site is seeking a hands-on, self-motivated Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing processes and improve productivity on the shop floor. The position involves direct engagement with production leads, CNC programming, tooling and fixture design, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer supports milling, turning, and/or grinding operations and owns manufacturing processes from concept through production implementation and ongoing support. The role includes developing and optimizing multi-axis CNC programs, selecting tools and cutting strategies, designing fixtures and work-holding solutions, providing hands-on support for setups and prove-outs, resolving production issues, and driving material review and corrective-action processes. The engineer collaborates with lab engineers, quality, operators, production leads, and machinists to meet technical requirements. The stated salary range is $78,000–$121,000. The position may involve access to controlled information or technology subject to U.S. export control laws; employment in such a role may be contingent on the company’s assessment of export-license requirements and related documentation.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience with CNC multi-axis milling, turning, and grinding machines; aerospace experience is preferred.
CNC programming experience in Siemens NX.
Hands-on experience with fixture design, tooling selection, and machining process optimization.
Lean manufacturing experience.
Ability to work directly with production teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to meet production demands.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
Proficiency with computer systems and CAD/CAM experience.
Bachelor of Science degree; an engineering discipline is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience.
An engineering discipline for the Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

Support production milling, turning, and/or grinding programming and processes.
Own manufacturing processes from concept through production implementation and support.
Develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis milling, turning, and/or grinding operations.
Lead tool selection and cutting strategy development to maximize efficiency and tool life.
Design fixtures and work-holding solutions to ensure repeatability and throughput.
Work directly with production leads and machinists to resolve issues in real time.
Provide hands-on shop-floor support for setups, prove-outs, and process validation.
Drive material review (MRB) processes and implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with lab engineers, quality, and operators to meet technical requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions for eligible medical plan participants
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts
Voluntary accident and critical illness coverage
Pet insurance
Work-life support resources