Aerospace CNC Process Engineer

DRT Holdings, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Day 1 benefits + 401K

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition reimbursement

Stability/growth

Job summary

DRT Aerospace in Meriden, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer (MFE) to lead manufacturing process development for precision-machined components used in aerospace. You will collaborate across Engineering, Production, Quality, and suppliers to design robust CNC workflows and optimize cycle times.

You will program NC using Mastercam or Siemens NX, apply GD&T, validate processes, support PPAP, and drive continuous improvement on a fast-paced shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; OR
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision‑machined components.
• Determine manufacturing methods, operation sequences, tooling, fixturing, inspection requirements, and outside processing needs.
• Create detailed 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.
• Utilize 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 efforts.
• Maintain routing and labor standard data within ERP/MRP systems.
• Drive cycle time reductions, process improvements, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives.
• Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure successful execution of manufacturing processes.
• Support development projects from concept through production launch.

Skills

CNC machining

Process development

GD&T

CAD/CAM programming

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX (Unigraphics)

NX CAD

Job description

DRT Aerospace in Meriden, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer (MFE) to lead manufacturing process development for precision-machined components used in aerospace. You will collaborate across Engineering, Production, Quality, and suppliers to design robust CNC workflows and optimize cycle times.

You will program NC using Mastercam or Siemens NX, apply GD&T, validate processes, support PPAP, and drive continuous improvement on a fast-paced shop floor.