Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer - NPI & Process

Adecco (Portugal); Connecticut; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Aerospace Manufacturer in Hartford County, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, drive process improvements, tooling development, and manufacturing optimization initiatives. The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support NPI activities.

The ideal candidate has aerospace/defense or precision manufacturing experience and enjoys hands‑on production settings, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace, defense, medical device, or precision manufacturing environments.
• Experience with machining, assembly, fabrication, composites, or electromechanical manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality standards and regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components and assemblies.
• Create and maintain work instructions, routers, manufacturing documentation, and process flows.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to ensure manufacturability of new and existing products.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and process improvements to improve efficiency and quality.
• Analyze production issues and drive corrective actions to reduce scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Support root cause investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with process validation, capability studies, and production readiness activities.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs to support manufacturing execution.
• Work closely with Quality to ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives focused on safety, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Participate in new product introduction (NPI) and production transition activities.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and Production teams to resolve manufacturing constraints and material flow issues.

Skills

Problem solving

MS Office

GD&T reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Unknown Aerospace Manufacturer in Hartford County, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production operations, drive process improvements, tooling development, and manufacturing optimization initiatives. The role collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and support NPI activities.

The ideal candidate has aerospace/defense or precision manufacturing experience and enjoys hands‑on production settings, with emphasis on