CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Company-matching 401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick days

Job summary

B&A Precision, a CNC job shop serving Aerospace, Defense, and Medical customers, seeks a CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer. You will review blueprints, plan manufacturing routes, and generate CNC programs for lathes and mills, including 2–5 axis setups.

You’ll also craft inspection sheets and drive first-article releases to meet strict tolerances. You will apply lean principles, leverage CAD/CAM and DNC systems to streamline programming, and assist with shop scheduling, coating/heat-treatment

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and plan manufacturing routes for aerospace/medical orders.
• Solid machining fundamentals and CNC programming capability.
• Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software and shop-floor DNC workflows.
• Understanding of coating and heat-treatment sequences and their impact on features.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Review blueprints and plan manufacturing routes for new orders.
• Create inspection sheets for floor use and define tools/holders.
• Program CNC for lathes/mills, including 2–5 axis setups.
• Troubleshoot floor issues, adjust feeds/speeds, and support on-time delivery.
• Assist with shop scheduling, coating/heat-treatment plans, and RFQ estimates.
• Oversee NPI first-article lots and ensure successful releases.

Skills

Blueprint reading

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

DNC workflows

Tooling selection

Lean manufacturing

Troubleshooting

5-axis milling

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD/CAM software

DNC systems

5-axis control tooling

Job description

About the roleAt B&A Precision—a CNC job shop with more than 50 years serving Aerospace, Defense, and Medical customers—you’ll shape how precision components are made. As our CNC Manufacturing Process Engineer, you’ll report directly to the Shop President and turn customer specifications into reliable, efficient methods that hit every tolerance, every time.A day in the lifeYou start by reviewing blueprints and planning the manufacturing route for a new aerospace order. You create inspection sheets for the floor, choose the right tools and holders, and program a 5-axis mill for a first-article run. Midday, you’re on the floor troubleshooting a lathe setup and fine-tuning feeds and speeds on stainless steel. Later, you assist with shop scheduling, verify coating and heat treatment plans, and close the day by preparing estimates for an incoming medical device RFQ.What you’ll doOwn process planning for both new and repeat customer work.Apply working knowledge of NDT, heat treatment, and coating processes specific to aerospace, defense, and medical components.Create and edit clear, practical inspection sheets for shop use.Generate CNC programs for lathes and mills, including:2- and 3-axis lathesLathes equipped with bar feeders3-, 4-, and 5-axis milling centersSelect and order cutting tools and holders required for production.Determine, specify, and place orders for tooling such as lathe jaws and milling fixtures.Apply proven machining experience with stainless steel and aluminum.Oversee New Product Introduction (NPI) first-article lots to successful release.Assist with shop scheduling to keep work moving on time.Troubleshoot manufacturing processes on the floor as issues arise.Leverage CAD/CAM and DNC systems to streamline programming and communication.Support new business by helping generate accurate estimates.Incorporate basic Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve flow.What you bringFluency in blueprint reading, solid machining fundamentals, and strong CNC programming capability.Hands-on experience with CAD/CAM software and shop-floor DNC workflows.Understanding of coating and heat-treatment sequences and their impact on final features.Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent, relevant experience considered.Work schedule & compensationFull-time, 1st shiftExtremely competitive salaryBenefitsComprehensive package including medical benefits, company-matching 401(k), paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick days.Why B&A PrecisionJoin a team dedicated to precision and on-time delivery. Use your blueprint reading, machining knowledge, and programming skills to produce quality parts on schedule while supporting efficient production workflows and our long-standing commitment to manufacturing excellence.