Manufacturing Engineer | CNC | Aerospace

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a vital role in optimizing production processes and ensuring efficient operations within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This position is based in South Windsor and focuses on process improvement, quality enhancement, and cost reduction.

Client Details

The hiring company is a small-sized organization within the industrial and manufacturing sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and solutions. They focus on fostering innovation and operational excellence in their field.

Description

• Develop, refine, and document manufacturing process flows and routings for new and existing components, ensuring optimized sequences and resource allocation.
• Create detailed work instructions, process sheets, tooling drawings, and fixture designs to support shop floor execution.
• Provide day-to-day process engineering support to the production floor: troubleshoot problems, implement corrective actions, and continuously improve throughput, yield, and quality.
• Validate and iterate process designs using simulations or test runs to confirm cycle times, tolerances, and material removal strategies.
• Collaborate with design engineers to review drawings for manufacturability, apply Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles, and influence cost-saving improvements.
• Lead or support process transfer activities, including qualification of new parts and process scale-up efforts.
• Ensure alignment of manufacturing processes to aerospace quality systems (e.g. P&W, GE, Sikorsky) and support internal/external audits as needed.

Profile

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a similar manufacturing process engineering role, particularly in aerospace or high-precision machining environments.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), strong understanding of machining principles (turning, milling, boring, etc.), ability to analyze feeds/ speeds, cutting tool selection, chip removal strategies, and fixture design.
• CAD / Software: Prior experience with NX CAD (Unigraphics) and SolidWorks is required. Familiarity with CAM or simulation tools (e.g. Vericut, Mastercam, etc.) is a plus.
• Quality/Aerospace Standards: Knowledge of Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, and Sikorsky quality systems is preferred; experience supporting aerospace audits or certification programs is a plus.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary range of $81000 to $115000 annually.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and innovative work environment.
• The chance to contribute to impactful industrial and manufacturing projects.

If you're ready to advance your career as a Manufacturing Engineer in South Windsor, we encourage you to apply today!

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