Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift
Butler
Windsor Locks, CT · Posted October 29, 2026
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About the job
Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer - 2nd Shift
Location: Windsor Locks, CT
Job ID: #73421
Duration: 6-12 months contract
Pay Range: $42-46 - W2 hourly
Position Overview
Support production and assembly of mechanical hardware used in life support and thermal control systems on Orion/Artemis missions.
Provide hands on engineering support directly in the lab and on the shop floor to resolve build issues and maintain execution readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Develop, refine, and maintain mechanical manufacturing methods used on the shop floor.
Create or update clear manufacturing assembly instructions for technicians.
Provide day to day technical support to production operators and lab personnel, ensuring builds meet engineering and quality requirements.
Support troubleshooting hardware issues occurring in the lab during assembly.
Identify and implement improvements to build quality, reduce rework, and streamline hands on manufacturing activities.
Ensure shopfloor processes follow all EH&S and quality standards.
Review build challenges with technicians, address producibility concerns, and recommend better tooling, fixturing, or process changes.
Support cross functional collaboration with production and quality during daily manufacturing activities.
Qualifications
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and leadership.
STEM bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work hands on in a lab or shop environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills for documenting processes and coordinating cross?functional work.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems (SAP/Solumina) for tracking work orders and build status.
Strong organization and time management skills to support multiple hardware builds and priorities on 2nd shift.
Adaptability, initiative, and the ability to work independently during off shift operations.
US Citizen
Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law.
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Butler evaluates applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The Butler America Aerospace, LLC. EEO Policy Statement and “Know Your Rights” Poster is available here: Applicant and Employee Notices.
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at accommodations@butler.com .