Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

HiFyve is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer in the Aerospace industry in Meriden, CT!

Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 per year

Shift: 1st Shift | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: On-Site | Meriden, CT

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Program CNC VTL, milling, and lathe machines to support production requirements.
• Modify and optimize CNC programs to improve machining efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Support machine setup, run first article parts, and release jobs into production.
• Develop manufacturing methods, process flows, setup sheets, and operation documentation.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and process issues on the production floor.
• Develop fixture and tooling concepts to support new and existing manufacturing processes.
• Support quoting and estimating activities by evaluating machining requirements and manufacturing methods.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, quality, and productivity.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, CNC programming certification, or related manufacturing education preferred.
• Additional training in machining, manufacturing engineering, or CNC programming is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• CNC programming experience with VTL, mill, and lathe machining centers.
• Strong understanding of machining processes, cutting tools, workholding, and fixturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&T.
• Hands-on experience supporting machine setups, first article runs, and production launches.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and routing operations from order receipt through production.
• Knowledge of process improvement, troubleshooting, and machining optimization techniques.
• Experience supporting job costing, quoting, or estimating activities in a manufacturing environment.