Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

LeoForce; Riverton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical coverage from day one

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off/Holidays

401(k) with company match

Growth & Stability

Hands-On Collaborative Environment

Job summary

LeoForce in Riverton, CT seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace) with 3+ years in CNC; airfoil experience preferred. You will develop processes, quote parts, and collaborate across production to meet tight tolerances. Strong MasterCam/Siemens NX and CAD proficiency required; GD&T mastery essential for high-precision components.

Join a growth-oriented aerospace supplier delivering solutions from prototype to production with lean, Industry 4.0 practices and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in a CNC machining or complex precision manufacturing environment; airfoil experience required.
• Proficiency with MasterCam or Siemens NX for programming and process development.
• Strong GD&T, reading drawings, and machining principles.
• Experience in quoting, estimating, and process planning for precision-machined parts.

Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, sequences, tooling, and raw materials for precision-machined components.
• Prepare detailed quotes for complex parts, including time studies and cost analysis.
• Provide process engineering support to production, ensuring detailed and efficient process documentation.
• Apply time standards to machining operations and input routing data into the ERP/database system.
• Develop, optimize, and document CNC machining processes using MasterCam or Siemens NX software.
• Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, CadKey, etc.) to design fixtures, develop process layouts, and create blueprints for internal and vendor use.
• Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality personnel to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and maintain tight tolerances.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Work directly with local vendors for outside processing and ensure quality and delivery expectations are met.

Skills

MasterCam

Siemens NX

GD&T

CAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CadKey

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

Riverton,CT, US

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to support process development, quoting, and production within a complex CNC machining environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, quoting experience, and proficiency with MasterCam or Siemens NX software. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-precision components in a collaborative, growth-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, sequences, tooling, and raw materials for precision-machined components.
• Prepare detailed and accurate quotes for complex parts, including time studies and cost analysis.
• Provide process engineering support to production, ensuring detailed and efficient process documentation.
• Apply time standards to machining operations and input routing data into the ERP/database system.
• Develop, optimize, and document CNC machining processes using MasterCam or Siemens NX software.
• Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, CadKey, etc.) to design fixtures, develop process layouts, and create blueprints for internal and vendor use.
• Collaborate with machinists, programmers, and quality personnel to improve manufacturability, reduce costs, and maintain tight tolerances.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Work directly with local vendors for outside processing and ensure quality and delivery expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a CNC machining or complex precision manufacturing environment; airfoil experience required.
• Proficiency with MasterCam or Siemens NX for programming and process development.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, technical drawings, and machining principles.
• Experience in quoting, estimating, and process planning for precision-machined parts.
• Familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or CadKey.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Broad knowledge of machine tools and their capabilities for proper process routing.

A bit about us:

Founded nearly eight decades ago and based in Meriden, CT, with additional facilities across the U.S., we are a precision manufacturer of machined components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, space, and power generation markets. Our parts fly on virtually every commercial and military aircraft platform, from complex engine components to landing gear and structural hardware, and we support the world's leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers from prototype through production. Backed by outstanding metrology, equipment, and facilities, we’re on a lean and Industry 4.0 journey to deliver industry-leading innovation, precision, and productivity.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical Coverage From Day One
• Dental and vision insurancePaid time off/ Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth & Stability: Dynamic, growing organization supporting the world's most demanding aerospace programs
• Hands-On, Collaborative Environment: Work directly with production on development projects from prototype to release