Process Engineer, Sr

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our East Windsor, CT team.

Location:

East Windsor, CT

Salary: $95,000‑$115,000

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
• Health and Wellness Benefits
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Competitive Pay
• Recognition
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture

• Lead process development initiatives from pilot trials through full‑scale manufacturing, ensuring process scalability and repeatability.
• Evaluate and improve existing processing methods, techniques, and automation strategies to support cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Plan and execute projects involving the selection and implementation of new process technologies, concepts, and equipment.
• Investigate complex manufacturing and customer issues, providing hands‑on support and developing corrective actions to resolve root causes.
• Interface with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical problems across the production lifecycle.
• Conduct technical surveillance of process control systems, design concepts, and specification compliance to ensure continuous alignment with performance standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross‑functional efforts in process knowledge transfer and technical documentation.

• Thermal spray, coating or special process experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience
• 4‑8 years of progressive experience in process engineering or manufacturing engineering with increasing technical responsibility and leadership.
• Proven success in developing, scaling, and optimizing complex manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgment and data‑driven problem solving to resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings and collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams.
• Experience working cross‑functionally and managing competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to mentoring, continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative and quality‑driven team culture.

Curtiss‑Wright Surface Technologies (CWST) is a division of Curtiss‑Wright Corporation, providing technical services across thermal spray surface technologies and related fields. Our values include Environmental, Social and Governance commitments.

This position may require exposure to export‑controlled information and is subject to additional security screening. If you are not eligible to access export‑controlled information, employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss‑Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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