What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer position at Actalent?
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 background
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 & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of New Britain, CT.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
· 401(k) · Dental insurance · Health insurance · Health savings account · Life insurance · Paid time off · Vision insurance
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in New Britain,CT.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $85,000 - $125,000