Process Engineering Technician

Process Engineer Technician, Armtec Defense Technologies

Armtec Defense Technologies (Armtec) is an operating unit of the Transdigm Group (NYSE: TDG), an industry leader in aerospace and defense products and services. Armtec is comprised of three business units producing subcomponents for ordnance in Coachella, CA; decoy countermeasure flares in Camden, AR; and radar countermeasure chaff in Lillington, NC. At Armtec, we welcome skilled and enthusiastic people who share our determination and high standards to join us in our mission‑critical work supporting the U.S. and allied war‑fighters who serve us all by defending democracy and protecting freedom.

This position is staffed in Coachella, at Armtec’s world‑class, sole‑source production facility for felted fiber nitrocellulose combustible cartridge cases for medium and large caliber military ammunition; and pyrophoric payloads for training grenades.

Company:
Armtec Defense Technologies is an operating unit of the Trans Digm Group (NYSE: TDG).

Industry: Manufacturing Combustible Ordnance and Countermeasures

Title:

Process Engineer Technician | Job Family:
Engineering Technician |

Reports to:

Chemical Process Engineer | Works with:
Mid‑level operations managers, engineers, supervisors, planners and employees |

Location:

Coachella, California | Type:
Full‑Time

The Process Engineering Technician will support the Chemical Process Engineer on the documentation, implementation, and systems commissioning in areas of batching operations, waste processing, and plant process improvement that enhance safety, consistency, and productivity. This role will be integral to maintain reliable, safe, and efficient process performance while assisting with data collection, trials, and implementation of new or improved processing methods.

This position serves as a critical link between the Engineering and Production departments, ensuring process reliability, operational readiness, and execution of key development and improvement initiatives.

This role aids in driving improvements to the batching and formulation process by analyzing performance, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing changes that enhance worker safety and productivity as well as product consistency. This role owns recycling and waste‑handling process productiveness, ensuring proper handling, reduced waste generation, and compliance with environmental requirements. This role applies practical technical skills, process knowledge, and structured problem solving while collaborating with the Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance departments.

• Improvement Implementation
  Executes process enhancements, trials, and standardization efforts that reduce product variation, waste, environmental impacts, and downtime under engineering direction.
• Technical Insight & Accuracy
  Uses observation and quantifiable measurements to detect inefficiencies and verify that improvements drive measurable results.
• Data‑Driven Change
  Collects and analyzes production and waste‑stream data, validates improvements, and communicates outcomes clearly.
• Equipment & Process Reliability
  Supports implementation of equipment and instrumentation improvements that boost performance and enable better control of material usage and recycling.
• Documentation & Standard Work Leadership
  Updates operating procedures and instructions across process systems to sustain improvements and ensure compliance.
• Safety & Environmental Stewardship
  Identifies and resolves risks related to chemical handling, material storage, process flows, batching operations, and recycling systems.
• Cross‑Functional Execution
  Works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Safety, and Environmental teams to ensure improvements are fully adopted and sustained.

• Associate’s degree (A.S.) in chemical technology, process technology, mechanical engineering technology, or related field required. 3‑5 years of chemical or process plant operation experience in lieu of formal degree is accepted.
• 2‑5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, batch processing, or related industrial environment preferred.
• Experience…