Engineer- Manufacturing

DRT Holdings, LLC•Meriden, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DRT is making significant investments in our Winsted facility, including new CNC equipment, expanded machining capabilities, and long-term aerospace programs. We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a precision machining environment and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong CNC machining knowledge who wants to influence manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, launch new equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance. If you're passionate about process development, Lean Manufacturing, CNC operations, and driving operational excellence, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with advancement potential into Senior Engineering and Engineering Leadership roles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or CNC Manufacturing experience
Strong background in CNC machining and precision manufacturing environments
Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production workflows
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements
Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills

Nice To Haves

Aerospace manufacturing experience
Experience with CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis machining, and complex precision components
Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience
Knowledge of Mastercam, Siemens NX, or other CAD/CAM software
Fixture design and process validation experience
Experience supporting new equipment launches and manufacturing scale-up initiatives

Responsibilities

Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions
Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities
Optimize cycle times, machine utilization, and production efficiency
Evaluate and implement process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and productivity
Partner with machinists, programmers, supervisors, and production teams to support daily operations
Troubleshoot CNC machining, tooling, fixture, and manufacturing process issues
Support machining operations for complex aerospace components
Assist with equipment installations, validation, and production startup activities
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives
Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, and increase process capability
Support cost reduction and operational excellence initiatives
Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements
Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing concerns
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and process records
Support audits, process validation, and quality improvement activities