Manufacturing Engineer & CNC Programmer — On-site

Barnes Aerospace; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSA with company contributions

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Barnes Aerospace East Hartford, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who can own CNC programming and multi-axis milling, turning and grinding processes on the shop floor. You will work closely with production leads and machinists to drive productivity and ensure on-time delivery of high-precision parts.

Responsibilities include developing CNC programs in Siemens NX, choosing tooling and fixtures, and leading process improvements from concept through production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with CNC multi-axis milling, turning and grinding (aerospace preferred).
• CNC programming experience in Siemens NX.
• Hands-on with fixture design, tooling selection and machining process optimization.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Proven ability to work directly with production teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to meet production demands.
• Proficient at reading and interpreting customer drawings, specifications and GD&T.
• Proficient with computer systems, CAD/CAM experience.

Responsibilities

• Supports production milling, turning, and/or grinding programming and processes.
• Own manufacturing processes from concept through production implementation and support.
• Develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis milling, turning, and/or grinding operations.
• Lead tool selection and cutting strategy development to maximize efficiency and tool life.
• Design fixtures and work holding solutions to ensure repeatability and throughput.
• Work directly with production leads and machinists to resolve issues in real time.
• Provide hands-on shop floor support for setups, prove-outs, and process validation.
• Drive material review (MRB) processes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with lab engineers, quality, and operators to meet all technical requirements.

Skills

CNC multi-axis milling/turning

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Reading GD&T drawings

Production support

Organizational skills

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM

Job description

Barnes Aerospace East Hartford, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who can own CNC programming and multi-axis milling, turning and grinding processes on the shop floor. You will work closely with production leads and machinists to drive productivity and ensure on-time delivery of high-precision parts.

Responsibilities include developing CNC programs in Siemens NX, choosing tooling and fixtures, and leading process improvements from concept through production.