Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer in Meriden, Connecticut at DRT Holdings, LLC

Build the Process. Drive the Production. Own the Results.

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DRT Aerospace is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer who wants more than a programming desk job.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take ownership of manufacturing processes from concept to production. You'll work directly with machinists, production leaders, tooling, and quality teams to develop efficient machining strategies, launch new programs, improve existing processes, and solve real-world manufacturing challenges every day.

If you're energized by complex machining, continuous improvement, and seeing your work become critical aerospace components, this is the opportunity to make an impact.

What You'll Do

• Program CNC VTLs, mills, and lathes

• Develop manufacturing methods, process flows, and routings

• Create setup sheets, operation instructions, and process documentation

• Run and validate first article parts

• Improve cycle times, tooling strategies, and machine utilization

• Design fixtures and support tooling development

• Troubleshoot manufacturing and machining issues on the shop floor

• Support quoting and estimating for new opportunities

• Partner with machinists, production, quality, and suppliers to deliver results

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that drive performance

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering and/or CNC Programming experience

• Strong CNC programming experience with VTLs, mills, and lathes

• Experience running and releasing first article parts

• Advanced understanding of machining processes and production environments

• Strong GD&T knowledge

• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings

• Experience supporting process improvements and manufacturing optimization

• Proven problem-solving skills and sense of ownership

Preferred

• Mastercam experience

• NX CAD experience

• Aerospace, defense, or precision machining experience

• Fixture design experience

• Quoting and estimating experience

Why DRT Aerospace?

At DRT, you'll work on components that power commercial aviation, defense systems, and next-generation space programs. Our teams are pushing the limits of precision manufacturing through advanced technology, lean operations, and continuous innovation.

We are building a team of engineers who don't wait for change—they create it.

Ready to Build Something That Flies?

If you have the technical expertise, shop-floor credibility, and drive to improve manufacturing performance, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your engineering, programming, and problem-solving skills to a team that is shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing.