Senior CNC Programmer & Manufacturing Engineer - 1st Shift (Aerospace)

DRT Aerospace, LLC

Meriden (CT)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 Benefits

401K

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DRT Aerospace, LLC is seeking a SR Machinist Programmer to join our precision aerospace manufacturing team on the shop floor. You will develop CNC programs, optimize methods, and work directly with machinists to drive on-time delivery and quality.

You will determine tooling, fixturing, routing, and inspection needs, support first article prove-outs and production launches, and create setup and operation documentation while applying GD&T to blueprints.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, or Process Engineering experience
Strong Mastercam programming experience
Experience supporting CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, or multi-axis machining centers
Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Develop CNC programs and support program optimization using NX
Determine manufacturing methods, routing sequences, tooling, fixturing, and inspection requirements
Support first article prove-outs and production launches
Create setup sheets, operation sheets, and manufacturing documentation
Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues on the shop floor
Develop manufacturing estimates and job quotes for precision-machined components
Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T requirements
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction
Partner closely with machinists, supervisors, quality personnel, and production teams