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Manufacturing​/Process Engineer

Job in Milford, New Haven County, Connecticut, 06466, USA
Listing for: Valley Tool & Manufacturing, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 70000.00 90000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

This is a mid-level, 1-2 year minimum experience engineering position. The expectations of this role will grow with time and is an opportunity for the right individual. Company core competencies are in manufactured aircraft type sub‑assemblies, contoured sheet metal and small to medium CNC machined parts. Experience with processes, as well as specifications for welding, aluminum heat treat, sheet metal forming methods, aircraft assembly techniques, inspection methods, CNC & manual machining techniques required.

Daily responsibilities will include development and maintenance of processes and work instructions, as well as supporting shop floor with all required technical needs. This will include, but not be limited to, shop assist drawings and written instructions as needed to clearly convey work instructions and inspection requirements. Work will also utilize software packages such as MS Office products, Global Shop ERP system, and Key Creator (CAD).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Review customer requirements and create new/modify existing processes.
  • Translate processes into ERP system. Will include, but not be limited to, Bill of Materials (BOM), outside vendor processing, tooling, gauges, CNC programs, inspection, and quality requirements.
  • Process improvements working independently and/or as a team to continuously improve processes for ease of manufacture that will generate cost and time savings.
  • Assist in designing tooling and fixtures for manufacturing as needed support the production and of parts and processes.
  • Work with customer supplied traditional 3D drawings, as well as Model Based Definition (MBD) parts to translate requirements and information to the shop floor.
  • Evaluate parts in MRB to determine if reworking is required.
  • Will be working closely with the following departments:
    Quality, Quoting and Production.
Qualifications & Skills
  • BS degree with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in a related field, or a minimum of 6 years’ experience in similar technical role with no degree, but experience working with Sikorsky drawings and methods is preferred.
  • Understanding of drawing standards and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
  • Must have experience in aerospace industry, experience with sheet metal and CNC machining is required.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking skills as well as common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form.
  • Ability to diagnosis shop floor issues during manufacturing.
  • Must be able to work under moderate supervision independently as well as within a team.
  • Experience with CAD software’s and ERP systems are required.
  • Professionalism and discretion are required as you will represent the company when interacting with co‑workers, customers, and vendors.
Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to walk, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ITAR Statement

Pursuant to ITAR, EAR, and other export compliance laws and regulations, applicants for this position must be U.S. Persons as defined by U.S. law, i.e., U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents ('Green Card' holders), persons granted refugee status or asylum status in the United States, or temporary residents granted amnesty.

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