Junior Manufacturing Engineer — Hands-On CAD/CAM & CNC

Socket.dev; Denville (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering and production team in New Jersey. This role offers hands-on manufacturing experience while working closely with an experienced Engineering Manager.

You will gain exposure to CAD/CAM, CNC machining, tooling and fixture design, process improvement, and production troubleshooting, with opportunities to contribute to drawings, CNC programs, documentation, and continuous-improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 0–3 years of manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Basic experience with 2D/3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, Creo).
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and tolerances; GD&T is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and work on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and improvement of manufacturing processes for mechanical and electro-mechanical products.
• Create and modify 2D drawings and 3D CAD models, including tooling, fixtures, jigs, gauges, and manufacturing aids.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with engineers, machinists, and technicians.
• Support CNC machining and CAM programming, including prototype parts and tooling.
• Review drawings, specifications, BOMs, and manufacturing requirements.
• Assist with prototype builds, first articles, and engineering changes.
• Develop and update work instructions and production documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Gaining experience with GD&T, tolerances, tooling, workholding, machining practices, and inspection.
• Assist with manufacturing estimates (material, labor, machine time, tooling, outside processing).
• Participate in continuous-improvement projects focused on quality, efficiency, manufacturability, and cost reduction.

Skills

CAD/CAM knowledge

GD&T familiarity

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

SolidWorks

Inventor

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join our engineering and production team in New Jersey. This role offers hands-on manufacturing experience while working closely with an experienced Engineering Manager.

You will gain exposure to CAD/CAM, CNC machining, tooling and fixture design, process improvement, and production troubleshooting, with opportunities to contribute to drawings, CNC programs, documentation, and continuous-improvement projects.