Process Engineer II — Multi-Axis Machining & CNC

RiseMe; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes is seeking a highly skilled CNC Manufacturing Engineer in East Hartford, CT to own and optimize manufacturing processes from concept through production implementation. You will develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis milling, turning, and grinding operations, lead tool selection, and design fixtures to maximize repeatability and throughput.

Collaborate with production leads, machinists, quality, and lab engineers to resolve issues in real time, provide hands-on shop floor support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of multi-axis milling, turning, and grinding process experience (aerospace preferred).
• Hands-on experience with CNC programming, fixture design, and tool selection
• 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 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

Multi-axis milling/turning/grinding

CNC programming

Fixture design

Tool selection

Education

BS degree

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Barnes is seeking a highly skilled CNC Manufacturing Engineer in East Hartford, CT to own and optimize manufacturing processes from concept through production implementation. You will develop and optimize CNC programs for multi-axis milling, turning, and grinding operations, lead tool selection, and design fixtures to maximize repeatability and throughput.

Collaborate with production leads, machinists, quality, and lab engineers to resolve issues in real time, provide hands-on shop floor support