Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming

Laborup • Milford, CT

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About The Position

An experienced Manufacturing Engineer is sought for an established precision manufacturing operation supporting the aerospace and defense industries. This highly hands-on role focuses on CNC programming, new product introduction (NPI), process development, and improving machining operations in a high-mix manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes complex CNC turning and use of Mastercam to develop and optimize machining processes.

The engineer will take new components from engineering review and print through successful production by developing machining strategies, proving out programs, and working directly with machinists to solve technical challenges. The position also supports quality requirements and continuous improvement across shop operations.

Requirements

• Strong background in CNC machining, manufacturing engineering, or CNC programming within a precision machine shop.
• Proficiency in Mastercam programming.
• Strong experience programming CNC lathes and turning centers.
• Experience with NPI, process development, and taking new parts from print through production.
• Hands-on experience with CNC setups, program prove-outs, tooling selection, and machining troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, speeds and feeds, workholding, and fixture design.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, and tight-tolerance specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work directly on the shop floor.

Nice To Haves

• CNC milling experience.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or similarly demanding precision manufacturing environments.
• A degree in Manufacturing Engineering; equivalent hands-on machining and programming experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, and optimize CNC machining processes using Mastercam, with an emphasis on CNC turning.
• Lead NPI activities, taking components from initial engineering review through successful production.
• Create CNC programs, select tooling, develop workholding solutions, and establish efficient machining strategies.
• Work with machinists to prove out programs, troubleshoot setups, and resolve machining issues.
• Develop manufacturing processes for complex, tight-tolerance aerospace and defense components.
• Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications to determine manufacturing methods.
• Support first article inspections and ensure processes meet quality and dimensional requirements.
• Improve existing processes to reduce cycle times, scrap, tooling costs, and production inefficiencies.
• Develop and maintain setup sheets, work instructions, tooling documentation, and manufacturing procedures.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and improve shop performance.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Stable, long-term opportunity within an established precision manufacturing operation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed