Process Manufacturing Engineer (Aerospace)

About the role

This is a hands-on role supporting both development projects and production, defining manufacturing methods, quoting components, and working directly with production from prototype through release.

Responsibilities

• Determine manufacturing methods, planning and sequencing, fixturing, raw materials, and inspection methods; define work performed by outside vendors.
• Provide detailed quotes for precision-machined components.
• Take a hands-on role in the manufacturing process of development projects alongside production.
• Provide process engineering support to production, ensuring accurate and detailed manufacturing process instructions and feedback.
• Apply job standards to Engineering master routings for shop work; input routing data into the database to calculate operation times and document detailed procedures for each manufacturing operation.
• Use CAD (NX) software to sketch blueprints, operation sheets, and set-up sheets for internal and outside vendors; develop fixtures and processes.
• Program NC toolpaths using Mastercam or Unigraphics.
• Multi-task across concurrent development and production support priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, OR 5+ years of related experience/training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with GD&T, technical drawings, and NC programming using Mastercam or Unigraphics.
• Broad knowledge of machine tools and their capabilities for properly routing precision components.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret manufacturing drawings, technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees, regulatory agencies, and the business community.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience programming CNC VTL & milling machines, including set-up and first-part runs to release development to production; tool room experience.
• Experience using PPAP to evaluate incoming jobs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical coverage from day one
• Dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth & stability in a dynamic, growing organization supporting the world’s most demanding aerospace programs
• Hands-on, collaborative environment working directly with production on development projects from prototype to release

Pay

$90,000 – $130,000 per year