CNC Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

At a Glance Company: Winslow Automatics Inc. Location: New Britain (On-Site) Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: $100,000 – $150,000 per year (based on experience) Shift: Days | Monday–Friday |

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Overtime: As Needed Experience Level: Senior (5+ Years Aerospace Manufacturing Experience) Industry: Aerospace, Defense, Medical & Precision Manufacturing --- Why This Role Exists Winslow Automatics is investing in the next generation of manufacturing excellence and seeking a highly skilled CNC Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer who can bridge the gap between engineering, programming, tooling, and production. This is not a desk-only engineering position. We're looking for a hands-on manufacturing professional who understands machining from the ground up and can drive continuous improvement, develop machining processes, optimize cycle times, and help solve complex manufacturing challenges across aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial programs. The right candidate will become a key technical leader within the organization, helping shape how parts move from concept to production while mentoring less experienced team members and supporting long-term operational growth. --- The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Program CNC mills, lathes, turn/mill machines, and multi-axis equipment Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products Create tooling, fixturing, and machining strategies that improve quality and efficiency Analyze production challenges and implement practical solutions Increase machining productivity while reducing non-value-added operator time Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles Collaborate closely with machinists, quality personnel, engineering, and management Support new product introductions and process development Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and process instructions Work directly with tooling suppliers and vendors Mentor entry-level engineers and technical staff Help drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost-reduction initiatives --- Machines, Controls & Software You'll support and program equipment including: CNC Turning & Turn/Mill Equipment Puma 2100 Turn/Mill Doosan Lynx 2100 Turn/Mill Doosan Lynx 220A Tsugami S20 Swiss-Type Okuma Turning Centers Hitachi-Seiki Turning Centers CNC Milling Equipment Mazak VC500 5-Axis Doosan DNM200/5AX Doosan DMV4500 Doosan DNM400A Daewoo Machining Centers Hitachi-Seiki VMCs Programming & Engineering Software SolidWorks CAD Systems Mastercam (preferred) PartMaker (plus) FeatureCAM (plus) Controls Fanuc OSP Seiki Controls Additional CNC platforms throughout the facility --- Materials You'll Work With Projects regularly involve: Titanium Inconel 625 & 718 Waspaloy A286 Stainless Steel Aluminum Aerospace and defense-grade alloys --- What We're Looking For Required 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience Strong CNC programming experience for both turning and milling applications Proven success machining tight-tolerance precision components Strong blueprint reading and GD&T interpretation skills 3+ years of SolidWorks and CAD experience Experience developing manufacturing processes and tooling solutions Strong understanding of machining fundamentals, tooling, workholding, and process optimization Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, quality, and production teams Preferred Mastercam experience PartMaker experience FeatureCAM experience Fanuc, OSP, or Seiki control experience Lean Manufacturing experience AS9100 manufacturing environment experience Engineering degree or technical degree (hands‑on machining experience is valued more heavily) --- Why Machinists & Manufacturing Engineers Like Working Here Winslow Automatics offers a rare opportunity to combine engineering, programming, and hands‑on manufacturing in a company that has been producing precision components since 1956. Team members enjoy: Nearly 70 years of family‑owned stability Aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial manufacturing projects Modern 5‑axis machining, turn/mill, Swiss, and Wire EDM technology Challenging work involving exotic aerospace materials Significant influence on manufacturing processes and continuous improvement efforts Advanced metrology and quality systems including Zeiss and Keyence inspection equipment Collaborative engineering‑driven culture Opportunities to make a measurable impact on production performance --- Pay, Benefits & Schedule Compensation $100,000 – $150,000 per year (DOE) For the right candidate, this is a high‑impact technical leadership opportunity with compensation reflective of advanced programming, process engineering, and manufacturing expertise. Benefits Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) 401(k) Paid Time Off Schedule Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM Full-Time Overtime as needed --- About Winslow Automatics Founded in 1956, Winslow Automatics is a family‑owned precision manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, medical, transportation, and industrial customers from its 65,000‑square‑foot facility in New Britain, Connecticut. The company specializes in advanced CNC milling, turning, Swiss machining, Wire EDM, engineering support, assembly, and precision inspection. With AS9100D, ISO 9001:2015, and ISO 13485 certifications, Winslow has built a reputation for producing complex, high‑precision components that meet the most demanding industry requirements. Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Winslow Automatics Inc.