Hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer in New Britain!
Job Description
Work primarily from the office while frequently engaging with the manufacturing floor. Collaborate with CNC programmers, setup technicians, machine operators, and the manufacturing supervisor. Support fixture design, tooling, machining processes, and troubleshooting. Review aerospace blueprints from customers and support machining execution. Troubleshoot scrap or out-of-tolerance parts and improve processes. Balance competing priorities in a fast-moving, small-company environment.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with CNC programmers, setup technicians, machine operators, and manufacturing supervisor.
- Support fixture design, tooling, machining processes, and troubleshooting.
- Review and execute machining of aerospace blueprints from customers.
- Troubleshoot scrap or out-of-tolerance parts and propose process improvements.
- Work closely with the engineering team as a key resource.
- Manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
Essential Skills
- CNC Programming
- Fixture Design
- Mastercam
- SolidWorks
- ISO 9001
- CNC Machining Experience
- Strong hands-on shop background
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- CAD/CAM proficiency
- PartMaker (plus)
- Aerospace Component Design
- CMM Program
- Precision machining with tight tolerances to ±0.001
- Aerospace material experience, Inconel and Titanium preferred
Work Environment
Work in a small, family-owned CNC machine shop with approximately 40 employees. Ownership is deeply involved in day-to-day operations, offering a high visibility role with direct impact on operations. The position offers an 8-hour day shift from Monday to Friday. Enjoy the benefits of a stable work environment with long-standing aerospace customers, and the opportunity to influence process improvements and machining outcomes.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of New Britain, CT.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
· 401(k) · Dental insurance · Health insurance · Health savings account · Life insurance · Paid time off · Vision insurance
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in New Britain,CT.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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Posting ID: JP-006029444
