Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and drive excellence across our manufacturing processes. In this role, you will be instrumental in optimizing production efficiency, enhancing product quality, and implementing cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Your expertise will help shape the future of our manufacturing facility by applying your technical knowledge and problem‑solving skills to complex engineering challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional eager to make a tangible impact in a fast‑paced, technology‑driven environment.

Partner with machinists to answer questions and address any issues that arise during the machining of highly complex Aerospace components. Review specifications and issues with design/quality engineering to resolve questions and product deviations. Work with the scheduler to maintain the optimal production sequence of jobs. Support quoting efforts and prepare first‑pass processing methods of highly complex Aerospace components.

• Develop, write, test (simulations), and optimize CNC programs of numeric controlled tooling machinery using CAD/CAM technology and methodology.
• Check completed programs by running simulations or tests on Vericut.
• Determine and describe the setups of the tooling machines (how to position and fix the workpiece and the tool in relation to the machine axes).
• Provide up‑to‑date CNC programs, posted code (manuscript), set‑up documentation, and tooling information (tool list, tool offset values, etc.) for CNC machined operations.
• Lead a Manufacturing team for successful execution of a product through the shop, including preparedness and in‑process support of shop‑floor execution.
• Run prove‑outs on the machine floor to validate the process and prepare for production release.
• Create and approve final work instructions for development and production hardware.
• Generate estimates for new hardware and enter them into the quoting system.
• Participate in or lead Design for Manufacturing meetings.
• Support production activities by answering process questions and resolving product non‑conformance issues through established processes.
• Implement lean process improvement activities to meet schedule and cost targets.

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing engineering, or an associate’s degree with direct experience is required.
• Three or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment involving heavy CNC machining/programming.
• Ten or more years of manufacturing experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Experience in a machine shop environment with a solid understanding of manual machine methods (tool selection, speeds, feeds, HP).
• Hands‑on experience running CNC mills, lathes, EDM, or grinding equipment.
• Understanding of the impact of programmed tool path and proven experience machining parts from start to finish using manual turning and milling operations.
• Specific knowledge and experience in CAD/CAM technology and methodology, specifically NX, Mastercam, Espirit, and Mazatrol.
• Experience working closely with shop‑floor personnel to solve issues (tooling, machines, etc.) as they arise.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored work authorization.

• Health insurance (significant contribution; Highmark BC/BS and Univera Health)
• Paid vacation and personal time
• 401(k) plan with company match
• 20% profit sharing plan
• Employer paid dental, vision and life insurance
• Ten and a half paid holidays providing three or four‑day weekends (Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving weekends)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
• Paid time off

Premier Aerospace NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity in its staff, and strongly encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Work Location:

In person