Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace - Hartford, CT

This position focuses on developing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes for aerospace components in a hands‑on, fast‑paced machining environment. The engineer will collaborate directly with operators, customers, and cross‑functional teams to enhance quality, efficiency, and manufacturability.

Client Details

Our client is a precision aerospace manufacturer recognized for producing complex, tight‑tolerance machined components for high‑performance applications. They operate a modern, well‑equipped facility and are committed to investing in engineering talent, continuous improvement, and advanced machining capabilities.

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving machining processes for both new and legacy aerospace components.

Working closely with engineering, operations, and quality teams, this person will troubleshoot shop‑floor issues, design tooling, create process documentation, and apply continuous improvement methodologies to increase throughput and reduce waste.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and refine manufacturing processes, tooling, and operation sheets for new and existing parts.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, tools, and equipment, implementing corrective actions.
• Apply continuous improvement principles to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and standardize machining centers.

Profile

The ideal candidate has strong aerospace manufacturing engineering experience, particularly in CNC machining and process development for precision components.

They bring expertise in engineering documentation, tooling design, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement tools, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Candidate Qualifications

• Engineering degree with 5+ years aerospace experience.
• CNC machining expertise, plus proficiency in Mastercam, SolidWorks, and ERP tools.

Job Offer

This position provides a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing excellence within a highly respected aerospace machine shop.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and strong long‑term career stability.
• Hands‑on engineering work with modern CNC machining technology.
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and shape manufacturing strategy.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.