Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining & Aerospace in Winsted, Connecticut at DRT Holdings, LLC

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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
  

• 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.

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