Manufacturing Engineer (CAD / Specifications)

North East Fasteners Corporation — Bristol/Terryville Area, CT

North East Fasteners Corporation is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support engineering review, specification control, and CAD-driven manufacturing support within our precision fastener manufacturing operation.

This position works directly with Sales, Production, and Quality to ensure customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements are accurate before release to the shop floor.

We are looking for a steady, detail-oriented engineer who takes ownership of their work and prefers a structured, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

This is not a high-travel or high-turnover role — it is a stable, long-term engineering position within a well-established U.S. manufacturer.

Key Responsibilities

Review customer drawings, specifications, and technical requirements during quoting and order entry
Support contract reviews alongside the Sales team
Verify drawing and specification revision levels upon order receipt
Maintain specification and revision control within internal systems
Manage revision levels for Military and Aerospace COTS products
Create and modify CAD drawings for tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing processes
Collaborate with Production and Quality to resolve drawing, tolerance, and requirement questions
Maintain organized and controlled engineering documentation

Required Qualifications

Engineering degree or equivalent hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
Strong CAD proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and tolerances
Working knowledge of manufacturing processes
High attention to detail and strong organizational ability
Clear communicator comfortable working across departments
Reliable professional seeking a long-term role

Preferred (Not Required):

Aerospace, defense, or fastener manufacturing experience
Familiarity with specification control or revision management
Exposure to regulated manufacturing environments

Schedule Flexibility

We offer multiple scheduling options:

5-day workweek: 8-hour shifts
4-day workweek: 10-hour shifts
Optional 30-hour schedule (modified compensation and benefits)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $75,000 – $85,000 (full-time), depending on experience
Adjusted compensation structure available for 30-hour schedule
Medical, vision, and life insurance
401(k) with company participation
Paid time off and holidays
Additional benefits available

Stable ownership. Strong customer base. Long-term growth mindset.

Why This Role Matters

This position plays a critical role in ensuring engineering accuracy and customer requirement alignment — helping drive efficient production and consistent operational performance across the business.

If you are looking for a manufacturing engineering role where your work directly supports production success, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience using CAD?
Do you have an Engineering Degree?
Do you have a strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances?

Work Location: In person

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Manufacturing Engineer (CAD / Specifications)