Engineer

•Manufacturing in Meriden, Connecticut at

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Manufacturing DRT Holdings, LLC Meriden, Connecticut, 06450, United States Posted on October 7, 2026 New job! Apply early to increase your chances of getting hired. Explore Related Opportunities Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety jobs near me in Connecticut Jobs near me in Connecticut Industrial Engineers, Including Health and Safety jobs Job Description Job Posting TitleManufacturing Engineer

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CNC Machining & Aerospace Job Description Compensation :

Sign-On Bonus

+ Performance Bonus

+ Day 1 Benefits & 401K Shift(s)

Available:

1st Shift | Monday

•Friday | 7:30 AM

•4:30 PM DRT is making significant investments in our Winsted facility, including new CNC equipment, expanded machining capabilities, and long-term aerospace programs. We're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a precision machining environment and enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong CNC machining knowledge who wants to influence manufacturing processes, improve production efficiency, launch new equipment, and support continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact business performance. If you're passionate about process development, Lean Manufacturing, CNC operations, and driving operational excellence, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career with advancement potential into Senior Engineering and Engineering Leadership roles. What You'll Do Manufacturing Process Development Develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes, routings, tooling, fixtures, and work instructions Support new product introductions and manufacturing readiness activities Optimize cycle times, machine utilization, and production efficiency Evaluate and implement process improvements that enhance quality, safety, and productivity CNC Machining & Production Support Partner with machinists, programmers, supervisors, and production teams to support daily operations Troubleshoot CNC machining, tooling, fixture, and manufacturing process issues Support machining operations for complex aerospace components Assist with equipment installations, validation, and production startup activities Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving Lead root cause analysis and corrective action initiatives Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve throughput, and increase process capability Support cost reduction and operational excellence initiatives Quality & Technical Support Interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing concerns Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and process records Support audits, process validation, and quality improvement activities Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or CNC Manufacturing experience Strong background in CNC machining and precision manufacturing environments Experience developing manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures, and production workflows Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and GD&T requirements Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Preferred Qualifications Aerospace manufacturing experience Experience with CNC mills, lathes, multi-axis machining, and complex precision components Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience Knowledge of Mastercam, Siemens NX, or other CAD/CAM software Fixture design and process validation experience Experience supporting new equipment launches and manufacturing scale-up initiatives Why Join Us? Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) starting Day 1 Tuition Reimbursement Generous PTO Growing aerospace business with long-term customer contracts Significant investments in new CNC equipment and technology Opportunities for advancement into Senior Manufacturing Engineer and Engineering Leadership positions Collaborative culture focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement Apply today and help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing. Scan to Apply Just scan this QR code to apply from your phone. Scan to Apply Not ready to apply yet? Enter your email and we'll send you a reminder to come back and apply. Remind Me Later Job Location Meriden, Connecticut, 06450, United States Frequently asked questions about this position Similar Jobs In Meriden, Connecticut Hot Job Quality Engineer

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