Company Overview
Our client is a well-established, privately held precision manufacturing company specializing in tooling, fixturing, and gaging solutions. With decades of experience supporting a diverse range of industries, the organization is known for delivering high-quality, custom-engineered solutions and modernizing legacy processes through advanced machining capabilities.
The company operates with a highly collaborative, team-oriented culture and invests heavily in workforce development through hands-on training and apprenticeship-style learning. With a tight-knit team and a growing national customer base, they offer a stable environment where technical expertise and craftsmanship are highly valued.
Important Note
This role is focused specifically on tooling, fixturing, and gaging machining operations —not aerospace or flight hardware manufacturing.
Position Overview –Process Engineer
This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in the Greater Hartford, CT area.
The Process Engineer will be responsible for reviewing tool design prints and developing the complete machining process required to manufacture tooling, fixtures, and gages. This includes defining machining operations, selecting appropriate raw material sizes, and coordinating any required outside processes (e.G., heat treat, coatings, grinding).
Key Responsibilities
Review engineering drawings and tool designs to determine optimal machining processes
Develop step-by-step routing for tooling, fixture, and gage production
Select appropriate materials and define machining strategies for each component
Coordinate outside services such as heat treat, coating, and specialty finishing
Collaborate with machinists and shop leadership to ensure efficient production execution
Support continuous improvement efforts across machining and process workflows
Qualifications
Strong hands-on experience with tooling, fixturing, and gaging machining operations
Ability to support both small handheld tools and large components (up to ~60”+ diameter)
Strong proficiency in GD&T and blueprint interpretation
Background in toolmaking, machining, or process engineering within a job shop or precision manufacturing environment
College degree not required —practical, hands-on experience is strongly preferred
