Manufacturing Engineer, Sparta

At a Glance Company: Colinear Aerospace Location: Sparta, New Jersey Job Type: Full-Time Pay Range: Competitive / DOE Shift: Day Shift Overtime: As needed Experience Level: Senior Industry: Aerospace Quality System: AS**** Rev D | ISO ****:**** Why This Role Exists Colinear Aerospace continues to expand its aerospace machining capabilities and requires a Manufacturing Engineer who can act as the technical bridge between engineering and production .
This role exists to improve how parts are made — reducing cycle time, improving yield, supporting new programs, and ensuring machining processes meet the strict requirements of AS**** aerospace manufacturing.
This is a hands-on, shop-floor-facing role , not a desk-only engineering position.
The Work You'll Be Doing In this role, you will: Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing methods, routers, and process documentation Create, optimize, and support CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis mills and lathes Troubleshoot machining and process issues directly on the production floor Support estimating and quoting through DFM analysis, manufacturing methods, and BOM input Collaborate with machinists, programmers, quality, and leadership to improve efficiency and part quality Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, and repeatability You'll have real ownership over how aerospace components move from print to production.
Machines, Controls & Software You'll work with equipment and systems including: Machines: CNC Mills & Lathes (3-, 4-, and 5-axis) Controls: Fanuc / Haas / similar (depending on cell) CAD: SolidWorks CAM: ESPRIT (or equivalent) ERP: JobBOSS Inspection & Quality: AS**** documentation, FAIs, in-process inspection Materials You'll Work With Titanium Inconel Stainless Steel Aluminum What We're Looking For Required: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field 5–7 years of experience in aerospace or high-precision machining environments Strong hands-on knowledge of CNC mills and lathes, multi-axis machining, and tooling Proficiency reading complex blueprints and applying GD&T Experience with CAD (SolidWorks), CAM (ESPRIT or similar), and ERP systems (JobBOSS preferred) Strong understanding of AS**** requirements and documentation Proven ability to troubleshoot machining processes and support production Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills Preferred (Not Required): Prior CNC programming background Experience with SMED, lean manufacturing, or automation initiatives Leadership or mentoring experience in a manufacturing environment ***** Day Success Expectations First ***** Days Demonstrate proficiency in JobBOSS, SolidWorks, and ESPRIT workflows Independently set up and troubleshoot machining issues across multiple machines Complete machine setups within 20% of quoted setup time Implement process improvements that increase efficiency, reduce scrap, and improve quality Why Engineers & Machinists Like Working Here True collaboration between engineering and the shop floor Aerospace work where precision and process discipline matter Clean, organized AS****-certified facility Investment in modern equipment, tooling, and software A team culture that respects experience, accountability, and craftsmanship Pay & Benefits Competitive compensation based on experience 401(k) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off Apply Interested candidates can apply directly through hireCNC .
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