Lead Aerospace Process Engineer: CNC & Continuous Improvement

Jobot; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401(k) with match

Medical Day 1 benefits

Dental & Life Insurance

Vision

PTO & Holidays

Leadership opportunity

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer (Aerospace) in Meriden, CT for a hands-on, on-site leadership role in a precision machining environment. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for high-tolerance components and lead improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost on world-class aerospace programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering with Mastercam programming and strong GD&T knowledge, in a fast-paced shop setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent hands-on manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, or precision machining.
• Strong knowledge of CNC milling and turning processes.
• Mastercam CNC programming experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and optimize manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
• Improve machining methods, routing sequences, tooling, fixturing, and inspection requirements.
• Support and troubleshoot CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, and multi-axis machining centers.
• Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot CNC programs using Mastercam.
• Support first article prove-outs, new product introductions, and production launches.
• Work directly with machinists to troubleshoot machining, tooling, programming, and production issues.
• Develop setup sheets, operation sheets, work instructions, and other manufacturing process documentation.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve cycle times, quality, efficiency, and cost.
• Assist with the development of manufacturing estimates and job quotes for precision-machined components.
• Support tooling and fixture development to improve process capability and repeatability.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Production, and shop-floor personnel to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction.

Skills

Process Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

CNC Programming

Precision Machining

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Process Engineer (Aerospace) in Meriden, CT for a hands-on, on-site leadership role in a precision machining environment. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes for high-tolerance components and lead improvements across safety, quality, delivery, and cost on world-class aerospace programs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in process/manufacturing engineering with Mastercam programming and strong GD&T knowledge, in a fast-paced shop setting.