Shop-Floor Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer & CNC Programmer

DRT Holdings, LLC; Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Performance Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

DRT Aerospace in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer to support precision machining operations on the shop floor. You will develop CNC programs, optimize processes, and work directly with machinists to improve quality, throughput, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or CNC programming, strong GD&T and blueprint-reading skills, and experience with Mastercam and Siemens NX.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering or CNC Programming experience.
• Strong Mastercam programming experience.
• Experience supporting CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, or multi-axis machining centers.
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge.

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.

Skills

CNC programming

Shop-floor collaboration

Manufacturing engineering

Problem-solving

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

Job description

DRT Aerospace in Simpsonville, SC is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer to support precision machining operations on the shop floor. You will develop CNC programs, optimize processes, and work directly with machinists to improve quality, throughput, and on-time delivery.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing engineering or CNC programming, strong GD&T and blueprint-reading skills, and experience with Mastercam and Siemens NX.