Manufacturing Process Engineer

Hiring for a Manufacturing Process Engineer in Manchester! The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for flight-critical aerospace components used in both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft platforms. This role plays a key part in supporting quality, delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with customer and aerospace industry requirements.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop manufacturing processes that transform raw materials, castings, forgings, gear blanks, and other aerospace components into finished products meeting blueprint and customer requirements.
- Create and maintain routings, bills of material (BOMs), work instructions, and manufacturing documentation within the ERP system.
- Support machining and special process operations both internally and through qualified outside vendors.
- Interpret and apply customer specifications, engineering drawings, and aerospace standards throughout the production lifecycle.
- Provide hands-on manufacturing floor support, troubleshooting production issues, rework activities, and repair processes as needed.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, throughput, and manufacturing cost reduction.
- Collaborate with Program Managers and customers to ensure manufacturing processes meet technical, quality, and delivery expectations.
- Support quoting and estimating efforts by providing process plans, manufacturing strategies, and cycle-time estimates.
- Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives and support operational excellence efforts throughout the facility.
- Manage engineering projects that enhance customer satisfaction through improved quality and delivery performance.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a precision machining or aerospace manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes for machined components, castings, forgings, or complex mechanical assemblies.
- Solid proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software; Siemens NX experience is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and engineering drawings.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex manufacturing problems and implement practical process improvements.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

Work Environment

- Full-time onsite position within an aerospace manufacturing facility.
- Significant interaction with machining, manufacturing, and production operations on the shop floor.
- Frequent collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Program Management, Supply Chain, and external vendors.
- Exposure to aerospace gears, castings, forgings, specialty metals, and advanced manufacturing technologies.

Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $97000.00 - $120000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Health & Wellness
Medical insurance with multiple plan options
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Savings Account (HSA) option for employees enrolled in the high-deductible health plan
Company-paid life insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
Sickness and accident coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
100% company match on the first 3% contributed
50% company match on the next 3% contributed
Total potential company match of 4.5% when the employee contributes 6%
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PTO accrues on an "earn-as-you-go" basis
Accrual rate: 5 hours per pay period
Approximately 120 hours (3 weeks) annually for employees with 1-4 years of service
PTO may be prorated during the first year based on start date
Bonus Opportunity
Certain salaried employees may be eligible for the company's Short-Term Incentive Program
Example offer documentation referenced a target bonus opportunity of up to 10% of annual base salary, based on company and individual performance metrics
Bonus eligibility should be confirmed for this specific role during the interview process
Additional Benefits
Flexible benefits program allowing employees to select plans that best fit individual and family needs
Opportunity to work in a highly specialized aerospace and defense manufacturing environment supporting flight-critical hardware and long-term aerospace programs
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,CT. 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.

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