CNC Manufacturing Engineer | Process Optimization | Tooling | Automation

DRT Holdings, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus potential

Generous PTO

Job summary

DRT Holdings, LLC in Meriden, CT is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixturing for high-precision aerospace components. You will support CNC operations, troubleshoot production issues, and drive Lean initiatives on cross-functional teams.

The role offers tuition reimbursement, bonus potential, and a path toward Engineering leadership as the company expands its Meriden facility with new CNC equipment and long-term contracts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• CNC machining and precision manufacturing experience.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills.
• Experience with process development and troubleshooting.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing processes, routings, tooling, and fixturing.
• Support CNC machining operations and production teams.
• Troubleshoot machining, quality, and process issues.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation.

Skills

5+ years experience

CNC machining

GD&T blueprint reading

Process development

Troubleshooting

Aerospace experience

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Job description

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Professional Meriden, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2175

SIGNING BONUS!!

Compensation : $90,000+ (DOE) + Bonus

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Eligibility Day 1

Join a Growing Aerospace Manufacturer

We're investing heavily in our Meriden operation with new CNC equipment, expanded production capacity, and long-term aerospace contracts. This is an opportunity to help develop manufacturing processes, support new equipment launches, and drive continuous improvement in a high-precision machining environment.

If you enjoy CNC machining, process development, troubleshooting, Lean Manufacturing, and working hands-on with production teams, this role offers strong career growth, bonus potential, tuition reimbursement, and a path to Senior Engineer or Engineering leadership.

What You'll Do

• Develop manufacturing processes, routings, tooling, and fixturing
• Support CNC machining operations and production teams
• Troubleshoot machining, quality, and process issues
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience
• CNC machining and precision manufacturing experience
• Strong GD&T and blueprint reading skills
• Experience with process development and troubleshooting
• Aerospace manufacturing experience preferred
• Mastercam, Siemens NX, and fixture design experience a plus

Why Join Us?

• $90K+ DOE + Bonus
• Growing aerospace business with long-term contracts
• Major investments in equipment and technology
• Tuition reimbursement and generous PTO
• Advancement opportunities to Senior Engineer and Engineering Manager