Hartford - Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace - CT

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of high-precision manufacturing solutions, delivering complex components and assemblies for aerospace and advanced technology sectors. Their capabilities span a range of specialized machining and finishing techniques, ensuring exceptional quality and precision.

As a multi-generational, family-owned business with decades of industry experience, they uphold the highest standards of quality and performance, backed by internationally recognized certifications.

Job Description

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will:

• Interpret customer specifications for materials, finishes, coatings, heat treatments, part marking, GD&T, and other critical quality requirements.
• Develop 3D models, 2D operational sheets, and technical instructions for manufacturing components.
• Integrate and manage manufacturing and design data across ERP, MRP, CAD, CAM, and CNC systems.
• Create and release complete engineering technical packages for production, including operation sheets and travelers.
• Ensure alignment between manufacturing software (ERP/MRP), CAD data, bill of materials, and method sequences.
• Conduct peer reviews to verify compliance before releasing jobs to production.
• Manage engineering change orders (ECO/ECR/ECN) and ensure proper documentation control.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the production floor in real time.
• Evaluate non-conforming parts against customer specifications and determine corrective actions (rework, scrap, or as-is processing).
• Optimize production costs by analyzing labor, materials, setup, machine usage, and inspection processes.
• Research industry trends, technologies, and best practices through webinars, journals, and trade shows.
• Provide training and mentorship as a subject matter expert to support knowledge transfer.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement lean manufacturing improvements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer has:

• Associate degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering preferred.
• 10+ years in manufacturing, preferably in machining or contract manufacturing.
• Experience with aerospace customer standards, GD&T, special process specifications, and raw material requirements.
• Familiarity with RTX customers (Collins Aerospace, Hamilton Sundstrand, Pratt & Whitney) preferred; experience with GE, Kaman, Sikorsky, and other OEMs considered.
• Proficiency in developing process sheets for multi-axis turning, Swiss turning, multi-axis milling, and/or grinding.
• Strong understanding of machining advanced alloys to precision tolerances (0.0001"), including work holding, tooling, fixturing, and process sequencing.
• Ability to create 3D models and 2D process sheets; experience with SolidWorks preferred.
• Proficiency in database management and IT tools for data collection and analysis (ERP, MRP, PDM systems).

• Collaborative culture.
• Great on-site facility.
• Competitive benefits package.