Manufacturing Engineer

At a Glance

Company: Colinear Aerospace

Location: Sparta, New Jersey

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: Competitive / DOE

Shift: Day Shift

Overtime: As needed

Experience Level: Senior

Industry: Aerospace

Quality System: AS9100 Rev D ISO 9001:2015

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Why This Role Exists

Colinear Aerospace continues to expand its aerospace machining capabilities and requires a Manufacturing Engineer who can act as the technical bridge between engineering and production .

This role exists to improve how parts are made — reducing cycle time, improving yield, supporting new programs, and ensuring machining processes meet the strict requirements of AS9100 aerospace manufacturing.

This is a hands-on, shop-floor-facing role, not a desk-only engineering position.

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The Work You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing methods, routers, and process documentation

Create, optimize, and support CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and lathes

Troubleshoot machining and process issues directly on the production floor

Support estimating and quoting through DFM analysis, manufacturing methods, and BOM input

Collaborate with machinists, programmers, quality, and leadership to improve efficiency and part quality

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and repeatability

You'll have real ownership over how aerospace components move from print to production.

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Machines, Controls & Software

You'll work with equipment and systems including:

Machines: CNC Mills & Lathes (3-, 4-, and 5-axis)

Controls: Fanuc / Haas / similar (depending on cell)

CAD: SolidWorks

CAM: ESPRIT (or equivalent)

ERP: JobBOSS

Inspection & Quality: AS9100 documentation, FAIs, in-process inspection

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Materials You'll Work With

Titanium

Inconel

Stainless Steel

Aluminum

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What We're Looking For

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field

5–7+ years of experience in aerospace or high-precision machining environments

Strong hands-on knowledge of CNC mills and lathes, multi-axis machining, and tooling

Proficiency reading complex blueprints and applying GD&T

Experience with CAD (SolidWorks), CAM (ESPRIT or similar), and ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred)

Strong understanding of AS9100 requirements and documentation

Proven ability to troubleshoot machining processes and support production

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred (Not Required):

Prior CNC programming background

Experience with SMED, lean manufacturing, or automation initiatives

Leadership or mentoring experience in a manufacturing environment

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30–90 Day Success Expectations

First 30–90 Days

Demonstrate proficiency in JobBOSS, SolidWorks, and ESPRIT workflows

Independently set up and troubleshoot machining issues across multiple machines

Complete machine setups within 20% of quoted setup time

Implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve quality

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Why Engineers & Machinists Like Working Here

True collaboration between engineering and the shop floor

Aerospace work where precision and process discipline matter

Clean, organized AS9100-certified facility

Investment in modern equipment, tooling, and software

A team culture that respects experience, accountability, and craftsmanship

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Pay & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

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