Process Engineer - Metals Manufacturing

** Process Engineer - Metals Manufacturing & Plating*
* _Aerospace & Defense Industry Opportunity_

Are you an Engineer passionate about hands-on manufacturing and metals processing? We invite you to bring your experience-whether in stamping, forming, machining, or surface finishing-and take your career to the next level as a Process Engineer in our high-performance aerospace and defense manufacturing facility.

** Discover & Learn:
No Plating Experience Required!*
* We champion engineers with backgrounds in metals manufacturing, ready to expand their expertise into specialized plating processes. If you have a strong technical foundation and are eager to learn, you'll get the guidance, training, and support to thrive in this critical area.

** What You'll Do*
* + Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes, including plating, for consistent quality and compliance

+ Troubleshoot and solve process issues (e.g., adhesion, thickness, surface finish, discoloration)-your metals experience is valued

+ Engage directly with production teams on the floor, supporting operators, supervisors, and quality staff

+ Develop, document, and improve process procedures, work instructions, and control plans

+ Analyze process data and recommend improvements to boost yield, throughput, and efficiency

+ Support new product and process introductions, from racking methods to parameter optimization

+ Work with chemistry suppliers and labs as needed, applying your metals knowledge to learn plating chemistry

+ Assist with internal and customer audits

+ Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action

+ Collaborate on evaluating and implementing new equipment and manufacturing technologies

** Qualifications*
* + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or related discipline)

+ Metals manufacturing experience (such as stamping, machining, forming, or other metal processing)

+ Previous plating experience is a plus-but not required; we'll teach you the specifics

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced, production-driven environment

+ Effective communicator and team player

+ U.S. Citizenship required (due to industry regulations)

** Why Apply?*
* Don't miss this opportunity to leverage your metals expertise, develop new skillsets, and work alongside talented professionals making mission-critical parts for aerospace and defense. We're looking for motivated engineers open to learning and growing in a collaborative, high-impact role.

_Ready to take your metals experience further? Apply today and become a pivotal part of our team!_

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

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