Location: Winsted, CT
Salary | Competitive Pay + Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match
Shift(s) Available: Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with CNC machining expertise looking to make a direct impact on aerospace and precision manufacturing operations? Join a growing team where you'll lead manufacturing process development, optimize production efficiency, support new product introductions, and work hands-on with advanced machining technologies.
As a Manufacturing Process Engineer (MFE), you'll collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and external suppliers to develop robust manufacturing processes for precision-machined components. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with experience in CNC machining, process development, CAD/CAM programming, GD&T, and continuous improvement.
Why Join DRT Aerospace?
At DRT Aerospace, you'll be part of a team that manufactures critical aerospace components for industry-leading customers. We invest in our people, promote internal growth, and provide opportunities to make a meaningful impact on operational success.
Benefits Include:
Competitive Pay + Bonus
Day 1 Benefits & 401K Company Match
Paid time off and holidays + Floating Holiday
Career advancement opportunities
Training and professional development
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Stable, growing aerospace manufacturing environment
What You'll Do
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
Determine manufacturing methods, operation sequences, tooling, fixturing, inspection requirements, and outside processing needs.
Create detailed manufacturing routings, operation sheets, setup instructions, and process documentation.
Generate manufacturing cost estimates and support quoting activities.
Provide daily engineering support to production and troubleshoot manufacturing challenges.
Develop CNC machining strategies and NC programs using Mastercam, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), or similar CAD/CAM software.
Utilize NX CAD to create setup sheets, operation plans, tooling concepts, and fixture designs.
Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) principles.
Support first article inspections, process validation, PPAP activities, and production readiness efforts.
Maintain routing and labor standard data within ERP/MRP systems.
Drive cycle time reductions, process improvements, waste reduction, and productivity initiatives.
Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to ensure successful execution of manufacturing processes.
Support development projects from concept through production launch.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges and working directly with production teams to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field; OR
Equivalent combination of education and 5-10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
Experience developing manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, and process optimization.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
Proficiency with GD&T.
Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX (Unigraphics), NX CAD, or similar CAD/CAM systems.
Experience creating routings, operation sheets, setup documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
Excellent communication and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience programming CNC milling machines, multi-axis machining centers, and VTLs.
Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
Experience with PPAP, First Article Inspection (FAI), and process validation activities.
Hands-on machine setup and prove-out experience.
Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing databases.
Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and development programs.
Ideal Background
This opportunity is an excellent fit for professionals with experience as:
Manufacturing Engineer
Process Engineer
CNC Manufacturing Engineer
CNC Programmer
Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer
Production Engineer
Industrial Engineer
Continuous Improvement Engineer
Machining Process Engineer
Why You'll Be Successful
You thrive in a manufacturing environment and enjoy balancing engineering design, CNC programming, process development, and shop floor support. You are comfortable collaborating across departments, solving production issues, and implementing improvements that increase quality, reduce costs, and improve delivery performance.
Apply today to join a team where your manufacturing expertise will directly influence the success of high-precision, mission-critical components!
ITAR and DRT Aerospace
DRT Aerospace supports customers in the aerospace and defense industries and complies with all applicable U.S. export control regulations. This position may involve access to export-controlled information, technology, products, or technical data. As a result, employment is contingent upon the successful verification of eligibility to access such information in accordance with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)..
Candidates will be required to provide documentation supporting their eligibility if selected for employment.
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Shift(s) Available: Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and 5-10 years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes for precision-machined components.
- Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing, and process optimization.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency with GD&T.
- Experience with Mastercam, Siemens NX, NX CAD, or similar CAD/CAM systems.
- Experience creating routings, operation sheets, setup documentation, and manufacturing work instructions.
- Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience programming CNC milling machines, multi-axis machining centers, and VTLs.
- Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.
- Experience with PPAP, First Article Inspection, and process validation activities.
- Hands-on machine setup and prove-out experience.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing databases.
- Experience supporting new product introduction and development programs.
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.
