Hands-On CNC Manufacturing Engineer — Process & Fixture Design

BARNES; Burnside (CT); On-site; USD 78,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Life and disability insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace East Hartford, CT is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize CNC milling, turning, and grinding processes on the shop floor. You will develop CNC programs, design fixtures, and drive productivity with direct collaboration with production leads and machinists.

The role emphasizes tool selection, process validation, MRB handling, and close interaction with quality and lab teams to meet stringent aerospace requirements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience CNC multi-axis milling, turning, and grinding machines (aerospace preferred).
• CNC programming experience in Siemens NX
• Hands-on experience with fixture design, tooling selection, and machining process optimization
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Proven ability to work directly with production teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to meet production demands
• Proficient at reading and interpreting customer drawings, specifications, and GD&T
• Proficient with computer systems, CAD/CAM experience

Responsibilities

• Supports production milling, turning, and/or grinding programming and processes.
• Own manufacturing processes from concept through production implementation and support.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis milling, turning, and/or grinding operations.
• Lead tool selection and cutting strategy development to maximize efficiency and tool life.
• Design fixtures and work holding solutions to ensure repeatability and throughput.
• Work directly with production leads and machinists to resolve issues in real time.
• Provide hands‑on shop floor support for setups, prove‑outs, and process validation.
• Drive material review (MRB) processes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with lab engineers, quality, and operators to meet all technical requirements.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

CNC grinding

Lean manufacturing

GD&T reading

CAD/CAM

Education

BS degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM

Job description

Barnes Aerospace East Hartford, CT is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize CNC milling, turning, and grinding processes on the shop floor. You will develop CNC programs, design fixtures, and drive productivity with direct collaboration with production leads and machinists.

The role emphasizes tool selection, process validation, MRB handling, and close interaction with quality and lab teams to meet stringent aerospace requirements.