Manufacturing Process Engineer (MFE)

DRT Holdings, LLC•Winsted, CT

19d

About The Position

DRT Aerospace is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision-machined aerospace components. The role works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and external suppliers to support process development, production efficiency, new product introductions, and successful production launches. The engineer determines manufacturing methods, operation sequences, tooling, fixturing, inspection requirements, and outside processing needs; develops routings and process documentation; prepares cost estimates; and provides day-to-day engineering support to production. The position also develops CNC machining strategies and NC programs, creates setup sheets and fixture concepts using CAD/CAM tools, interprets drawings and GD&T, and supports inspections, process validation, PPAP, and production readiness. The role drives cycle-time reduction, waste reduction, productivity, and other continuous-improvement initiatives, while maintaining routing and labor-standard information in ERP/MRP systems. Employment is contingent on verification of eligibility to access export-controlled information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including ITAR.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and 5–10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Experience developing manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, and process optimization.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
Proficiency with GD&T.
Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), NX CAD, or similar CAD/CAM systems.
Experience creating routings, operation sheets, setup documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
Strong problem-solving and continuous-improvement mindset.
Excellent communication and project-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience programming CNC milling machines, multi-axis machining centers, and VTLs.
Aerospace, defense, medical-device, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
Experience with PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), and process-validation activities.
Hands-on machine setup and prove-out experience.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing databases.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and development programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
Determine manufacturing methods, operation sequences, tooling, fixturing, inspection requirements, and outside processing needs.
Create manufacturing routings, operation sheets, setup instructions, and process documentation.
Generate manufacturing cost estimates and support quoting activities.
Provide daily engineering support to production and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
Develop CNC machining strategies and NC programs using Mastercam, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), or similar CAD/CAM software.
Use NX CAD to create setup sheets, operation plans, tooling concepts, and fixture designs.
Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
Support first article inspections, process validation, PPAP activities, and production readiness.
Maintain routing and labor-standard data in ERP/MRP systems.
Drive cycle-time reductions, process improvements, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives.
Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure successful process execution.
Support development projects from concept through production launch.