Flight-Critical Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer

Holt Technical Staffing; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Holt Technical Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing plans for flight-critical aerospace components. You will develop CAD models and operation sheets using GD&T, support NPI, and troubleshoot CNC milling, turning and grinding operations.

The role requires 5–10 years in aerospace manufacturing, experience with flight-critical components, and proficiency with Siemens NX CAD. You will drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with specs and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience in aerospace.
• Experience with flight-critical aerospace components is advantageous.
• Proficiency with Siemens NX CAD (NX9+).
• Ability to read drawings and apply GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed manufacturing plans for aerospace components per drawings and specs.
• Create CAD models and operation sheets using GD&T.
• Support NPI by developing manufacturing processes for new aerospace components.
• Provide technical support across CNC milling, turning and grinding operations.
• Support special processes including heat treatment, polishing, deburring, shot peening and plating.
• Investigate non-conformances, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Design and develop fixtures, tooling and gauging solutions for manufacturing.
• Review data to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce scrap and rework.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Ensure activities comply with customer specifications, quality requirements and safety standards.

Skills

GD&T principles

CNC milling

CNC turning

CNC grinding

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Process improvement

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Job description

Holt Technical Staffing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own manufacturing plans for flight-critical aerospace components. You will develop CAD models and operation sheets using GD&T, support NPI, and troubleshoot CNC milling, turning and grinding operations.

The role requires 5–10 years in aerospace manufacturing, experience with flight-critical components, and proficiency with Siemens NX CAD. You will drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with specs and safety.