Aerospace Advanced Manufacturing Engineer CNC & Prototyping

Selecttech-Services-Corporation; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectTech Services seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer IV to support design, development, and manufacturing of aerospace components. This role blends design engineering with CNC programming, setup, and floor operations to accelerate product realization.

The candidate will work with cross‑functional engineering/manufacturing teams on prototypes, low‑rate production, and continuous improvement while ensuring quality and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or 7-10 years’ related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform design engineering for prototype and production hardware, including part design, iterations, and DFM improvements.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC mills and/or lathes, including fixture design, tooling selection, prove-outs and process verification.
• Develop machining and fabrication strategies from CAD models to ensure dimensional accuracy and repeatability.
• Operate large-format metal cutting laser systems and sheet metal fabrication equipment.
• Set up and operate CNC press brakes for formed sheet metal components.
• Perform part inspection using calipers, micrometers and other precision tools to verify specifications.
• Support additive manufacturing (3D printing) activities, including setup, operation and basic post-processing.
• Create, modify, and maintain CAD models/drawings in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Collaborate with Engineering to support prototype and production builds and manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain equipment, tooling and work areas safely and organized.
• Document designs, manufacturing processes and lessons learned for repeatability.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC lathe

DFM

CAD design

Prototype development

CAM software

SolidWorks

3D printing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

7-10 years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

CNC control interfaces

Laser cutting equipment

Sheet metal fabrication equipment

3D printing technology

Job description

SelectTech Services seeks an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer IV to support design, development, and manufacturing of aerospace components. This role blends design engineering with CNC programming, setup, and floor operations to accelerate product realization.

The candidate will work with cross‑functional engineering/manufacturing teams on prototypes, low‑rate production, and continuous improvement while ensuring quality and safety on site.