Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Fully Onsite in Farmington CT Type: Direct Hire Salary: $120-140K DOE Plus Bonus and Excellent Benefits (Flexible on base Salary, can go higher depending on experience) Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Programming is responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining CNC programs and machining processes for complex, production aerospace components.

This role owns the end-to-end programming and process development lifecycle, from CAM programming and tool selection through prove-out and production release, and post release support with a strong emphasis on Nickel Alloy, Titanium, Steel, Stainless Steel, and other difficult-to-machine materials.

The ideal candidate is a practical problem-solver who understands how programs behave in the real world and takes pride in delivering programs that run with few to no issues once released.

Responsibilities:Develop and maintain CNC programs using Mastercam software for Okuma OSP, Haas, Fanuc and Makino machinesCoordinate with engineering group to identify required features, tolerances, and run sequences.Own full program creation from concept through production release and ongoing optimizationDefine machining strategies, tooling approaches, and setup concepts for complex turning operationsSupport first article builds, prove-outs, and production ramp-upsOptimize programs and processes to reduce setup time, improve repeatability, and ensure consistent qualityCollaborate with operators, quality, and engineering to ensure stable, production-ready processesTroubleshoot and improve existing programs as needed, with a focus on root cause and long-term solutionsEnsure programs and documentation meet aerospace quality and regulatory requirementsPublishes operator work instructions, set up sheets, parameter sheets as necessary What Success Looks LikePrograms are released cleanly and run with minimal edits or interventionSetups are clear, efficient, and repeatable across shiftsOperators have confidence in the programs and supporting documentationProduction issues related to programming are rare and resolved quickly when they occur Qualifications:Minimum 5 years of CNC programming experience in a production environmentProven history of lathe turning programming (VTL and Slant Bed)BS in aerospace engineering, manufacturing engineering or similar Experience machining Nickel alloys, Titanium and other challenging aerospace metalsSolid understanding of CNC machining principles, tooling, and cutting strategiesAbility to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&TProven ability to develop robust, repeatable machining processes Preferred Qualifications:Experience with MastercamExperience with Okuma, Makino, and Haas controlsBackground in aerospace manufacturingAbility to improve legacy or unstable existing programs and processesMachining background to support program prove-out (program, set-up, qualify tooling, run development pieces/qualification lot etc) About Us Founded in 2010, Top Prospect Group specializes in connecting high-quality candidates with top-tier clients.

In 2023, we joined HW Staffing Solutions, expanding our national footprint across manufacturing, engineering, logistics, and technology.