Manufacturing Process Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing

SST Direct; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for its advanced aerospace manufacturing operations in Manchester, CT. The role focuses on optimizing production processes, improving machining operations, and supporting development of new and existing aerospace components.

You will work closely with the engineering team to solve complex manufacturing challenges, develop tooling solutions, and drive improvements in production efficiency, quality, and capacity on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Degree in engineering, metallurgy, or materials science preferred.
• Machining or CNC manufacturing background strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100D quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing aerospace components.
• Research customer specifications, manufacturing requirements, and new process technologies.
• Troubleshoot shop floor processes, tooling, and equipment to resolve production issues.
• Design tooling and fixtures for new products and improve existing manufacturing processes.
• Create engineering drawings and operation sheets for new parts.
• Collaborate with customers, machine operators, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Review and implement manufacturing drawings and engineering change notices.
• Evaluate product specifications and technical data to determine manufacturing feasibility.
• Analyze production data and reports to verify designs meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Reduce waste and improve production capacity, efficiency, and consistency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply structured problem‑solving, setup reduction, process standardization, mistake‑proofing, and tooling optimization techniques.

Skills

Machining background

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering, metallurgy, or materials science

Tools

Mastercam

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Process Engineer – Aerospace Manufacturing

Salary: $100,000–$115,000 per year, based on experience

Location: Manchester, CT | On-site

Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off

Make an Impact on Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing

An established aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to help optimize production processes, improve machining operations, and support the development of new and existing aerospace components.

Working directly alongside the engineering team, you'll have the opportunity to solve complex manufacturing challenges, develop tooling and fixture solutions, and drive improvements in production efficiency, quality, and capacity. This role is well suited for a hands‑on engineer with a strong machining background who enjoys problem‑solving and seeing the direct results of their work on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes for new and existing aerospace components.
• Research customer specifications, manufacturing requirements, and new process technologies.
• Troubleshoot shop floor processes, tooling, and equipment to resolve production issues.
• Design tooling and fixtures for new products and improve existing manufacturing processes.
• Create engineering drawings and operation sheets for new parts.
• Collaborate with customers, machine operators, vendors, and internal engineering teams.
• Review and implement manufacturing drawings and engineering change notices.
• Evaluate product specifications and technical data to determine manufacturing feasibility.
• Analyze production data and reports to verify designs meet specifications and quality requirements.
• Reduce waste and improve production capacity, efficiency, and consistency through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Apply structured problem‑solving, setup reduction, process standardization, mistake‑proofing, and tooling optimization techniques.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing engineering experience preferred.
• Degree in engineering, metallurgy, or materials science preferred.
• Machining or CNC manufacturing background strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100D quality standards.
• Working knowledge of Mastercam, SolidWorks, and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering teams and production personnel to develop practical manufacturing solutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The employer is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics, in accordance with applicable federal and Connecticut law.
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