Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Rise Technical; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression to Principal

Specialist Training

PTO 3 weeks (increasing)

Full Benefits

401(k) Match

Weekends Off

Job summary

Rise Technical in Hartford, CT is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a machining and CAD/CAM background to lead new product introduction on high-value projects. You will drive process development, blueprint interpretation and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time production.

This role offers a clear path to Principal and Management, substantial project autonomy, and a supportive environment with long-term career growth. Strong CAD/CAM and GD&T skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer with machining background and CAD/CAM expertise.
• GD&T and blueprint reading experience.
• Experience leading NPI projects and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction from blueprint through to production.
• Develop manufacturing processes and coordinate with purchasing and programming teams.
• Manage multiple projects while ensuring specifications and tolerances are met.

Skills

Senior level

Project leadership

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM

Epicor ERP

Job description

$85,000 - $130,000 + Progression to Principal & Management + Specialist Training + 3 Weeks PTO (increasing with service) + Full Benefits + 401(k) Match + Weekends Off!

Hartford, CT

Are you a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a machining and CAD/CAM background looking to lead new product introduction on high-value projects with a clear path to Principal and Management?

Do you want to join a rapidly growing engineering team where the director trusts you to run your own projects, backed by genuine investment and long-term career prospects?

This is a well-established, market-leading manufacturer entering an exciting new phase of growth. Having significantly expanded their engineering team in recent months, they offer real autonomy, a supportive environment with no micromanagement, and clear routes to progress for people who want to build a career.

In this role, you will lead new product introduction, taking flight-critical precision components from blueprint through to production. You will develop and refine manufacturing processes, work from detailed blueprints to ensure specifications are accurate, and coordinate with purchasing and programming teams to keep projects moving. Applying your CAD/CAM and GD&T expertise, you will manage multiple projects and play a key part in the growth of the business.

This role would suit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with a machining background and strong CAD/CAM experience, looking for autonomy, high-value projects, and a clear path to Principal and Management.

The Role:

• Leading new product introduction, taking parts from blueprint through to production.
• Developing manufacturing processes and coordinating with purchasing and programming teams.
• Managing multiple projects while ensuring specifications and tolerances are accurate.

The Person:

• Manufacturing engineering background with a machining focus
• CAD/CAM experience (Mastercam or Siemens NX)
• GD&T and blueprint reading (reverse engineering an advantage)

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