Process Engineer - Aerospace Machining

** About the Opportunity
** A well-established precision gear manufacturer with decades of success is seeking a Process Engineer to join its engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working directly on the manufacturing floor, improving machining processes, launching new products, and collaborating with production to solve complex manufacturing challenges.

You'll play a key role in developing efficient manufacturing methods for precision-machined components while driving continuous improvement across CNC machining operations.
** Responsibilities
* * Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for precision machined gears and mechanical components

Create and maintain process routings, work instructions, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation

Support new product introductions from engineering release through production launch

Design and improve tooling, fixtures, work holding, and manufacturing methods

Evaluate machining processes to improve cycle times, quality, throughput, and cost Collaborate with CNC programmers, machinists, quality, production, and engineering teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues

Review engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications to determine manufacturing requirements

Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for process-related issues

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and productivity

Support ECNs, process changes, and documentation updates within the ERP/MRP system

Participate in PFMEA, process validation, and manufacturing readiness activities

Provide technical support to production personnel and assist with complex machining challenges
** Qualifications
* * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field2+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience within a CNC machining environment

Experience supporting precision machining, metal manufacturing, or gear manufacturing preferred

Strong understanding of CNC milling, turning, grinding, or gear cutting processes

Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and GD&TExperience developing manufacturing routings, work instructions, and process documentation

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies

Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems

Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills
** Preferred Experience
** Precision machining or gear manufacturing

Aerospace, defense, industrial equipment, or heavy manufacturing

Fixture and tooling design

Process validation and new product introduction

Continuous improvement, Kaizen, or Lean initiatives
** What You'll Receive
** Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Long-term career growth with a financially stable manufacturer

Collaborative engineering environment with high visibility and impact

Opportunity to work on complex, precision-manufactured products supporting critical industries
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