Manufacturing Engineer

A-1 Machining Company; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A-1 Machining Company in New Britain, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support accurate machining of aerospace components. You will develop CNC programs for turning and milling to meet precise dimensions and create setup sheets, tool sheets, and control documentation for aerospace parts.

The role requires reading complex drawings, applying Mastercam/SolidWorks, designing tooling, fixtures, and processes, and managing projects from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing engineering or related role.
• Experience with CNC programming and aerospace machining environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and customer specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming turning or milling to meet final dimensions.
• Create setup sheets, tool sheets and control documentation for aerospace parts.
• Create drawings for projects and products.
• Design tooling, fixtures, jigs or other devices to aid production.
• Manage projects from start to finish and coordinate with customers.
• Review contracts, verify completeness and address pricing or contract questions.
• Verify that calculations and design activities are checked and current.
• Maintain current files for all part and job related data.
• Interface with customers for technical information and pricing/contract issues.
• Carry out process improvements including cost reduction.

Skills

CNC programming

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Drawings knowledge

Aerospace materials

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Job shop background

Interdepartmental awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Department: Engineering

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for supporting accurate machining of aerospace components.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• CNC programing turning or milling to ensure final dimension met
• Create setup sheets, tool sheets and control documentation for aerospace parts
• Required to create drawings for projects and products being made
• Design specialized tooling, fixtures, jigs or other devices to assist with manufactured products
• Manage projects from start to finish
• Required to review any Contract applicable, verify that it is complete, and relate any questions to the appropriate source
• Responsible for verifying that all calculations and design activities have been performed and checked
• Responsible for verifying that all files, both part and job related, relating to the job have been kept current
• Responsible for interfacing with the customer for technical information and for notifying appropriate personnel when there are pricing or contract issues
• Required to carry out problem solving, process improvements including cost reduction
• Perform other duties as required to support the business

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Mastercam, Solidworks preferred
• Understanding of aerospace materials
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, blueprints and customer design specification sheets
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings and models
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Job shop background necessary
• Capable of competently communicating with all stakeholders in the process, including but not limited to, customers, management, manufacturing, etc.
• Must have functional understanding of the business practices and interdepartmental relationships within the organization

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years' experience

Physical Requirements:

None