CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

Trueline’s client, a growing aerospace manufacturer, is seeking two CNC Programmers / Manufacturing Engineers to join its team in the Hartford, CT area, at the senior and mid levels. This is a hands-on, shop-floor role where you’ll program VTLs, mills, and lathes, prove out first articles, and help build the processes behind critical aerospace and defense components. Pay is $90,000-$115,000 plus a 5% bonus opportunity.The site is in a period of rapid growth. It’s on track to become a $100 million operation within three years, has already added a second shift, and is modernizing its equipment. The right person is a former machinist turned programmer who loves being on the floor and wants to help take a growing operation to the next level.What You’ll Do as the CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer:Program CNC VTLs, mills, and lathes using Mastercam, focusing on medium- to large-diameter ring work from 24 to 64 inchesModify and optimize existing CNC programs to improve cycle times, tooling strategies, and machine utilizationSet up and run first article parts, verify them with hand gauges, and release jobs to productionDetermine manufacturing methods, sequences, fixturing, raw materials, and inspection methodsCreate setup sheets, operation sheets, and process documentation for the shop and outside vendorsDevelop routings, apply time standards, and enter routing data into the company’s systemsDesign fixtures and support tooling developmentProvide detailed quotes and estimates for precision-machined componentsTroubleshoot machining and process issues directly on the production floorHelp modernize older equipment and support equipment relocation and production redistribution projectsPartner with machinists, production, quality, and vendors, and balance multiple priorities based on customer demandLead continuous improvement efforts as part of the company’s lean and Industry 4.0 initiativesMust-Haves as the CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer:5+ years of CNC programming or manufacturing engineering experienceMastercam programming experienceExperience programming CNC VTLs, mills, and lathesHands-on machinist background, with the ability to run and fully understand CNC machinesExperience setting up and running first article parts, including hand gauge verificationStrong GD&T knowledge, with the ability to read and explain blueprint calloutsA hands-on approach and the desire to spend real time on the production floorOpenness to direct feedback and coachingU.S. person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) to satisfy ITAR requirementsA bachelor’s degree, 5-10 years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combinationAbility to work onsite in the Hartford, CT areaNice-to-Haves as the CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer:Siemens NX CAD experienceExperience with additional CAD/CAM or verification softwareExperience programming and running older or legacy machine toolsTool room experienceFixture and tooling design experienceQuoting and estimating experienceAerospace, defense, or other precision machining experienceLarge-part turning or ring work experienceExperience with ERP systems such as Infor LN or BaanOur Client Offers:Base salary of $90,000-$115,000, depending on experience, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate5% bonus opportunityMedical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, with a choice of PPO and high-deductible plansAn HSA with company contributions on the high-deductible planA wellness program that lowers medical premiums when you complete your annual preventive exam401(k) eligibility on day one, with a company match of 3% on the first 6% you contributePTO you can use right away, plus a floating holidayTuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per yearDisability and voluntary life insuranceA first-shift, salaried scheduleA structured 30-60-90 day onboarding plan with a buddy systemThe chance to grow with a rapidly expanding site supporting commercial aviation, defense, and space programsTrueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.