Manufacturing Engineer

Actalent • New Britain, CT • 4h ago

Hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer in New Britain!

Job Description

Work primarily from the office while frequently engaging with the manufacturing floor. Collaborate with CNC programmers, setup technicians, machine operators, and the manufacturing supervisor. Support fixture design, tooling, machining processes, and troubleshooting. Review aerospace blueprints from customers and support machining execution. Troubleshoot scrap or out-of-tolerance parts and improve processes. Balance competing priorities in a fast-moving, small-company environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with CNC programmers, setup technicians, machine operators, and manufacturing supervisor.

Support fixture design, tooling, machining processes, and troubleshooting.

Review and execute machining of aerospace blueprints from customers.

Troubleshoot scrap or out-of-tolerance parts and propose process improvements.

Work closely with the engineering team as a key resource.

Manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

Essential Skills

CNC Programming

Fixture Design

Mastercam

SolidWorks

ISO 9001

CNC Machining Experience

Strong hands-on shop exposure

Additional Skills & Qualifications

CAD/CAM proficiency

PartMaker (plus)

Aerospace Component Design

CMM Program

Precision machining with tight tolerances to ±0.001

Aerospace material experience, Inconel and Titanium preferred

Work Environment

Work in a small, family-owned CNC machine shop with approximately 40 employees. Ownership is deeply involved in day-to-day operations, offering a high visibility role with direct impact on operations. The position offers an 8-hour day shift from Monday to Friday. Enjoy the benefits of a stable work environment with long-standing aerospace customers, and the opportunity to influence process improvements and machining outcomes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New Britain, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

Core Health & Insurance - 100% company paid medical insurance (no employee premiums) - Dental insurance (often included alongside medical per employee reports) - Life insurance coverage - Short and long term disability insurance Financial & Retirement - 100% company funded profit sharing plan (no employee contribution required) - 401(k) retirement plan - Performance bonuses (reported by employees) Time Off & Work-Life - Paid time off and paid holidays - Generous vacation and family leave (per employee reviews) Career Development & Education - 100% tuition reimbursement programs - Advanced manufacturing training and skill development programs - Scholarship programs for employees/families Additional Perks - Daycare subsidy / childcare support - Strong internal advancement opportunities tied to education/skill growth - Company culture emphasizing long term employment and stability

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Britain,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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