Manufacturing Engineer

A.R. Mazzotta; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A.R. Mazzotta is partnering with a growing aerospace manufacturer in the Hartford area seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate production planning, BOMs, routers, travelers, and manufacturing documentation.

This role drives on-time delivery by aligning materials, work orders, and processes across Engineering, Purchasing, Production, and Quality. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering and 3–7 years of manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent)
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing operations
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing documentation

Responsibilities

• Coordinate manufacturing work orders from planning through production
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), routers, travelers, and manufacturing documentation
• Use ERP/MRP systems to organize production flow and maintain accurate manufacturing data
• Partner with Purchasing to ensure materials and outside services arrive when needed
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to keep projects on schedule
• Identify production bottlenecks before they impact delivery
• Recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce lead times

Skills

Production planning

BOM management

ERP/MRP usage

Manufacturing documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Direct Hire) | $90,000–$110,000+ DOE | Comprehensive Benefits | Hartford Area, CT

The Right Plan. The Right Materials. The Right Time. Successful manufacturing depends on more than great engineering—it takes someone who can keep production organized, anticipate challenges, and ensure every project has what it needs to move efficiently from planning to completion. A.R. Mazzotta is partnering with a growing aerospace manufacturer seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to coordinate production planning, manufacturing documentation, and workflow. You'll work across multiple departments to ensure materials, work orders, and manufacturing processes stay aligned, helping deliver high-quality products on time. If you're energized by solving problems, managing priorities, and keeping manufacturing operations running smoothly, we'd like to hear from you.

Position Highlights

• Direct Hire
• Competitive salary: $90,000–$110,000+ DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Stable, growing aerospace manufacturer
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on production performance

In This Role

• Coordinate manufacturing work orders from planning through production
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), routers, travelers, and manufacturing documentation
• Use ERP/MRP systems to organize production flow and maintain accurate manufacturing data
• Partner with Purchasing to ensure materials and outside services arrive when needed
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Quality to keep projects on schedule
• Identify production bottlenecks before they impact delivery
• Recommend improvements that increase efficiency and reduce lead times

Success in This Role Includes

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production planning, industrial engineering, or manufacturing operations
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, and manufacturing documentation
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Analytical thinking and a proactive approach to solving production challenges
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across multiple departments

Experience That Sets You Apart

• Aerospace or precision manufacturing
• High-mix, low-volume production environments
• AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality systems
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
• Experience supporting outside processing, suppliers, or production scheduling

Why Join This Opportunity?

This is more than a manufacturing engineering position. You'll become a key part of the operation, helping connect Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Production while improving efficiency, supporting on-time delivery, and contributing to the success of a growing aerospace manufacturer. Convenient commute from Hartford, Wethersfield, Rocky Hill, Newington, Berlin, Cromwell, Glastonbury, East Hartford, West Hartford, Farmington, Manchester, Southington, and surrounding Connecticut communities. If you enjoy bringing organization to complex manufacturing operations and helping production run at its best.

A.R. Mazzotta is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of A.R. Mazzotta to employ, recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, marital status, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability, or physical disability, religion, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.