Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

DRT Aerospace, LLC; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Performance bonus

Benefits & 401K

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC in Meriden, CT is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer to support machining operations on the shop floor, modify CNC programs, and drive process improvements.

You will collaborate with machinists, estimate jobs, prepare setup sheets, and help bring first articles to production release with GD&T and blueprint reading.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field is required.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing engineering and CNC programming experience or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Mastercam programming.
• Experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, routing sequences, fixturing, raw materials, inspection methods, and outside processing requirements.
• Provide detailed quotes and manufacturing estimates for precision-machined components.
• Input and maintain routing information and labor standards within company systems.
• Develop CNC programs and support program modifications for continuous improvement.
• Utilize GD&T principles and interpret technical drawings.
• Create setup sheets, operation sheets, and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop fixtures and tooling concepts to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Balance multiple projects and changing customer priorities.

Skills

CNC programming

Manufacturing engineering

GD&T

Blueprint reading

Mastercam

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

5-10 years experience

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Mastercam software

Job description

Sign On Bonus!! Compensation: DOE + Performance Bonus + Benefits & 401K Day #1

Are you a hands-on manufacturing professional who would rather be on the shop floor than behind a desk? We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer who thrives in a fast-paced machining environment and enjoys programming, troubleshooting, process improvement, and working directly with production teams.

This is not a traditional office-based engineering role. You'll spend your time supporting machining operations, modifying CNC programs, improving processes, estimating jobs, and helping drive production success from the floor.

Why Join Us?

• Work on challenging precision-machined components.
• Be directly involved in manufacturing and production operations.
• Collaborate with skilled machinists and experienced manufacturing professionals.
• Take ownership of projects from programming through production release.
• Enjoy a hands-on role where your ideas and improvements have an immediate impact.
• Opportunity to grow your technical and manufacturing expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, routing sequences, fixturing, raw materials, inspection methods, and outside processing requirements.
• Provide detailed quotes and manufacturing estimates for precision-machined components.
• Input and maintain routing information and labor standards within company systems.
• Develop CNC programs and support program modifications for continuous improvement.
• Utilize GD&T principles and interpret technical drawings.
• Create setup sheets, operation sheets, and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop fixtures and tooling concepts to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Balance multiple projects and changing customer priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, OR
• 5-10 years of manufacturing engineering and CNC programming experience, OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of machine tools and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency with Mastercam programming.
• Experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience programming CNC VTLs, mills, and lathes.
• Experience setting up and running first article parts.
• Tool room experience.
• Experience with Siemens NX CAD software.
• Fixture and tooling design experience.

This Role Is NOT

• A desk-only engineering position.
• Primarily focused on product design.
• Heavy on engineering calculations or theoretical analysis.

This Role IS

• Hands-on shop floor support
• CNC programming and program modification
• Process improvement and troubleshooting
• First article prove-outs and production release
• Manufacturing planning and job estimatingWorking directly with machinists and production teams

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