Compensation: Performance Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K
Shift Available:
1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Are you a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer or CNC Programmer who prefers being on the shop floor instead of behind a desk? DRT Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer to support precision machining operations, develop CNC programs, improve manufacturing processes, and work directly with machinists to drive production success.
This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a growing aerospace manufacturing facility where your work directly influences quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
What You'll Do- Develop CNC programs and support program optimization using Mastercam
- Determine manufacturing methods, routing sequences, tooling, fixturing, and inspection requirements
- Support first article prove-outs and production launches
- Create setup sheets, operation sheets, and manufacturing documentation
- Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues on the shop floor
- Develop manufacturing estimates and job quotes for precision-machined components
- Interpret blueprints and apply GD&T requirements
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and cost reduction
- Partner closely with machinists, supervisors, quality personnel, and production teams
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, or Process Engineering experience
- Strong Mastercam programming experience
- Experience supporting CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, or multi-axis machining centers
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- Siemens NX CAD/CAM experience
- Fixture and tooling design experience
- First article and production prove-out experience
- Tool room or advanced machining experience
- Sign-On Bonus
- Performance Bonus Opportunity
- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k) Starting Day 1
- Work directly with production and machining teams
- Significant influence on manufacturing processes and operations
- Career growth opportunities into Senior Engineering and Leadership roles
- Stable aerospace industry with long-term growth potential
- Challenging, precision-machined aerospace components
- CNC Programmers looking to move into Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineers who enjoy shop-floor involvement
- CNC Machinists with advanced programming experience
- Process Engineers with machining and tooling expertise
If you're passionate about CNC machining, process improvement, manufacturing engineering, and solving real-world production challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Programmer, CNC Manufacturing Engineer, Mastercam Programmer, Process Engineer, Aerospace Manufacturing, CNC Machining, Manufacturing Engineering, GD&T, Siemens NX, Tooling Design, Fixture Design, Precision Machining, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Planner, CNC Milling, CNC Lathe, Continuous Improvement, Aerospace Engineer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience
- 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, or Process Engineering experience
- Strong Mastercam programming experience
- Experience supporting CNC mills, lathes, VTLs, or multi-axis machining centers
- Strong blueprint reading and GD&T knowledge
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Aerospace manufacturing experience
- Siemens NX CAD/CAM experience
- Fixture and tooling design experience
- First article and production prove-out experience
- Tool room or advanced machining experience
What We Do
DRT Holdings is a precision manufacturer focused on complex, technically demanding, low-volume niche products and easy-open beverage systems. Its businesses provide easy-open beverage-container systems and tooling, aerospace solutions, and specialized contract precision machining. Across ten facilities in the United States and Europe, DRT applies engineering expertise, market knowledge, and advanced manufacturing resources to meet exacting customer requirements, deliver high-quality products, and support customers from product design through production.
