Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer at DRT Holdings in Meriden, CT

Are you a hands-on manufacturing professional who would rather be on the shop floor than behind a desk? We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer who thrives in a fast-paced machining environment and enjoys programming, troubleshooting, process improvement, and working directly with production teams.

This is not a traditional office-based engineering role. You'll spend your time supporting machining operations, modifying CNC programs, improving processes, estimating jobs, and helping drive production success from the floor.

Why Join Us?

• Work on challenging precision-machined components.

• Be directly involved in manufacturing and production operations.

• Collaborate with skilled machinists and experienced manufacturing professionals.

• Take ownership of projects from programming through production release.

• Enjoy a hands-on role where your ideas and improvements have an immediate impact.

• Opportunity to grow your technical and manufacturing expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, routing sequences, fixturing, raw materials, inspection methods, and outside processing requirements.

• Provide detailed quotes and manufacturing estimates for precision-machined components.

• Input and maintain routing information and labor standards within company systems.

• Develop CNC programs and support program modifications for continuous improvement.

• Utilize GD&T principles and interpret technical drawings.

• Create setup sheets, operation sheets, and manufacturing documentation.

• Develop fixtures and tooling concepts to improve manufacturing performance.

• Support process improvements focused on quality, efficiency, and cost reduction.

• Balance multiple projects and changing customer priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, OR

• 5-10 years of manufacturing engineering and CNC programming experience, OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong knowledge of machine tools and manufacturing processes.

• Proficiency with Mastercam programming.

• Experience reading blueprints and applying GD&T.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Experience programming CNC VTLs, mills, and lathes.

• Experience setting up and running first article parts.

• Tool room experience.

• Experience with Siemens NX CAD software.

• Fixture and tooling design experience.

This Role Is NOT

• A desk-only engineering position.

• Primarily focused on product design.

• Heavy on engineering calculations or theoretical analysis.

This Role IS

• Hands-on shop floor support

• CNC programming and program modification

• Process improvement and troubleshooting

• First article prove-outs and production release

• Manufacturing planning and job estimating

• Working directly with machinists and production teams

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your engineering expertise, drive manufacturing innovation, and be part of a collaborative team, we encourage you to apply today!

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