CNC Manufacturing Engineer | Hands On - Growing Fast!

DRT Holdings, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus

Benefits & 401K

Job summary

DRT Holdings, LLC is seeking a CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-growing aerospace-focused team in Meriden, CT. You will directly impact machining methods, tooling, and process improvements while collaborating with machinists, supervisors, and quality teams.

The role offers exposure to complex aerospace programs, opportunities for advancement to senior roles, and a strong emphasis on Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. A sign-on bonus is included along with benefits and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience.
• CNC machining and precision manufacturing experience.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation.
• Experience creating manufacturing processes and routings.
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop machining methods, process flows, routings, and manufacturing strategies.
• Create manufacturing plans for precision aerospace components.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and process improvements.
• Support quoting activities and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Develop efficient production methods for both new and existing products.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's or related field in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

NX CAD

VTL / CNC milling equipment

Job description

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CNC Manufacturing Engineer | Hands On - Growing Fast!

FT REG-V3 3WKS@HIRE Professional Meriden, CT, US

Sign On Bonus!!

Compensation : DOE + Performance Bonus + Benefits & 401K Day #1

We're Growing. Fast.

Our facility is undergoing a major transformation, including:

• Significant investments in advanced CNC machining technology
• New equipment installations and production expansions
• Increased manufacturing capacity and capability
• Long-term aerospace customer programs driving sustained growth
• Opportunities to influence how new equipment, tooling, and processes are implemented

This is your chance to get in early, make a visible impact, and help build what's next.

A Career, Not Just a Job

This role offers direct exposure to complex aerospace manufacturing programs and a clear pathway for advancement into:

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Engineering Lead

If you're looking for a company that's investing in both its people and its future, you'll find it here.

What You'll Be Doing

Drive Manufacturing Excellence

• Develop machining methods, process flows, routings, and manufacturing strategies
• Create manufacturing plans for precision aerospace components
• Design tooling, fixtures, and process improvements
• Support quoting activities and manufacturing cost analysis
• Develop efficient production methods for both new and existing products

Be a Key Shop Floor Resource

• Partner directly with machinists, supervisors, and quality teams
• Solve machining, tooling, and process challenges
• Support new product introductions and production launches
• Improve manufacturing consistency, capability, and throughput
• Reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and inefficiencies
• Improve cycle times and production flow
• Analyze manufacturing data and drive measurable results
• Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives

Solve Complex Problems

• Lead root cause investigations
• Implement corrective and preventive actions
• Improve quality, performance, and reliability across operations

Support Documentation & Compliance

• Create process sheets, work instructions, setup documentation, and routings
• Maintain manufacturing records and process standards
• Support aerospace quality and compliance requirements

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing engineering experience

Additionally:

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or Process Engineering experience
• CNC machining and precision manufacturing experience
• Strong understanding of GD&T and blueprint interpretation
• Experience creating manufacturing processes and routings
• Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred

• Aerospace manufacturing experience
• Mastercam and/or Siemens NX programming experience
• CNC Milling and Vertical Turning Lathe (VTL) experience
• Fixture and tooling design experience
• NX CAD experience
• PPAP experience
• Production launch and first article experience
• Lean Manufacturing expertise

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're passionate about CNC machining, manufacturing innovation, continuous improvement, and aerospace technology, we want to hear from you. Join a team that's investing heavily in its future and looking for engineers ready to help lead the next phase of growth.