Manufacturing Process Planner / Layout Engineer

Early-career opportunity for a Manufacturing Process Planner / Layout Engineer in a clean, stable precision manufacturing environment. Help turn customer drawings and requirements into clear manufacturing process plans for high-quality military and aerospace components.

About the role

Preci Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Process Planner / Layout Engineer to support our engineering and production teams. This position is responsible for creating process plans, drafting operation layouts, supporting tooling and fixturing documentation, and helping translate customer engineering requirements into clear instructions for the shop floor. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and interested in learning how precision components are planned, documented, and manufactured.

Responsibilities

• Create and update manufacturing process plans for precision machined components
• Draft operation process drawings and layout documentation for production use
• Assist with tooling, fixturing, and workholding drawings as needed
• Read and interpret customer engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements
• Help translate technical requirements into clear shop-floor instructions
• Work with engineering, quality, and production teams to support accurate and efficient manufacturing processes
• Review part requirements, tolerances, materials, and special instructions to support production planning
• Support continuous improvement of process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing flow
• Learn and follow military, aerospace, ISO 9001, and AS9100-related documentation requirements
• Maintain accurate engineering records and documentation

Requirements

• Associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, technical training, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred
• CAD experience required; drafting or manufacturing drawing experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Interest in precision manufacturing, machining, tooling, and production planning
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to learn military, aerospace, ISO 9001, and AS9100-related requirements
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineering, quality, and production teams
• Prior manufacturing, machining, internship, or co-op experience is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Employee assistance and financial wellness support, including BeneMoney, an employee loan program with payroll deduction
• 50% discounted gym membership at The Edge Fitness Clubs

Pay

$24.50 – $30.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, Monday–Friday

Work Location

On-site in Winooski, VT