Process Engineer

Lead manufacturing development initiatives focused on process modeling, documentation, and production planning. Drive pre-production engineering analysis, fixture design, and comprehensive process documentation to enable multi-part production and lights-out machining operations.

New Product Introduction

• Develop manufacturing processes for new products aligned with established best practices
• Create fixturing methodologies and programming approaches for new aerospace components
• Support purchase order review process to ensure programming lead times meet production start dates
• Validate that programming and production duration will meet quoted hours and delivery commitments
• Ensure new product processes integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing capabilities

CAD/CAM Development & Integration

• Design detailed part, fixture models, and assembly drawings using CAD software
• Develop CAM programming templates and standardized toolpath strategies
• Generate 3D models for visualization and manufacturing communication
• Create detailed part setup drawings and work-holding configuration documentation
• Establish CAD standards and design guidelines for manufacturing consistency
• Generate detailed manufacturing process sheets and routing documents to ensure customer requirements are met

Multi-Part and Lights-Out Production Planning

• Develop family-of-parts grouping strategies and production batching methodologies
• Develop tombstone strategies to enable lights out machining
• Create comprehensive setup sheets and operator work instructions for unmanned operations with process monitoring protocols
• Develop methods using multiple fixtures for small to midsize parts to enable lights-out machining

Production Support & Optimization

• Provide technical support for production implementation of new processes
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and recommend process improvements
• Coordinate with programming and operations teams to refine manufacturing processes
• Collaborate with programming team to develop standardized tool packages and best practices

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 quality standards
• Complete all required training and certification programs
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

A) Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering desired
• Minimum 3+ years in process engineering or manufacturing development
• Proven ability to create comprehensive technical documentation
• Advanced proficiency in SolidWorks, and CAD/CAM software systems
• Understanding of aerospace manufacturing standards and quality requirements
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Understanding of traceability and documentation requirements

B) Personal skills/attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail with focus on accuracy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent project management skills
• Effective communication skills for presenting technical concepts
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Creative thinking for innovative manufacturing solutions
• Systematic approach to documentation and change control

Must be U.S. Citizen