Process Manufacturing Engineer

Founded nearly eight decades ago and based in Meriden, CT, with additional facilities across the U.S., we are a precision manufacturer of machined components and assemblies for the aerospace, defense, space, and power generation markets. Our parts fly on virtually every commercial and military aircraft platform, from complex engine components to landing gear and structural hardware, and we support the world's leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers from prototype through production. Backed by outstanding metrology, equipment, and facilities, we're on a lean and Industry 4.0 journey to deliver industry-leading innovation, precision, and productivity.

About the role

This onsite position involves determining manufacturing methods, planning, and sequencing for precision aerospace components, providing detailed quotes, and supporting development projects from prototype to release. You will work hands-on with production, apply job standards, and input routing data to calculate operation times and document procedures.

Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, planning and sequencing, fixturing, raw materials, and inspection methods; define work performed by outside vendors
• Provide detailed quotes for precision-machined components
• Take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process of development projects alongside production
• Provide process engineering support to production, ensuring accurate and detailed manufacturing process instructions and feedback
• Apply job standards to Engineering master routings for shop work
• Input routing data into the database to calculate operation times and document detailed procedures for each manufacturing operation
• Use CAD (NX) software to sketch blueprints, operation sheets, and set-up sheets for internal and outside vendors; develop fixtures and processes
• Program NC toolpaths using Mastercam or Unigraphics
• Multi-task across concurrent development and production support priorities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, OR 5+ years of related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with GD&T, technical drawings, and NC programming using Mastercam or Unigraphics
• Broad knowledge of machine tools and their capabilities for properly routing precision components
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, and the business community

Skills

• Experience programming CNC VTL & milling machines, including set-up and first-part runs to release development to production (nice-to-have)
• Tool room experience (nice-to-have)
• Experience using PPAP to evaluate incoming jobs (nice-to-have)

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical coverage from day one
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match

Pay

$90,000 - $130,000 per year