ENGINEER - Design/Process - Pilot Plants Southwest Research Institute - Fulltime
- Full-time
| Location | San Antonio, TX |
The Senior Machining Process Engineer provides technical and production support, process development, and optimization across Aerospace and Industrial gas turbine programs. This role spans NPI, Repair, and OEM operations - leading project teams to deliver new designs, repairs, and processes while driving measurable business impact through Lean methodologies.
What You'll Do
Write and prove out CNC programs (3-, 4-, 5-axis mills, lathes, mill/turn, EDM) from drawings or CAD modelsDesign or direct fixture and tooling solutions that make programs production-readyOptimize existing programs - cut cycle times, extend tool life, tighten precisionOwn process documentation and program control; the shop runs on approved, current filesSupport daily floor meetings and protect customer delivery datesModel components in 3D for programming and fixture designPresent work clearly to anyone from machinists to executivesDevelop junior engineers and technical staff
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering - or an AAS in Machining/Machine Tool Technology with relevant CNC or machining certifications.7+ years in Aerospace or Power GenerationStrong CNC programming chops - Mastercam and Siemens NX preferredPreferred knowledge of aerospace materials (nickel, titanium, stainless, aluminum) and how to machine themSolid GD&T and drawing interpretation skills
