Process Engineer

This range is provided by Tek Pro. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$35.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Tek Pro Engineering is partnered with a world-class precision manufacturing company in the Rochester, NY area that produces high-precision machined components for quality-critical industries including aerospace, aircraft, medical, and advanced manufacturing.

The company operates out of a modern, climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility and is committed to continuous investment in technology, process improvement, and long-term employee development. This is a direct hire opportunity offering strong stability, competitive compensation, and clear future career growth.

The Process Engineer will develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes within a lean manufacturing environment. This role works closely with customers and cross-functional internal teams to optimize production methods, improve quality, reduce cycle times, and drive cost savings.

Unlike many salaried engineering roles, this position is hourly, ensuring employees are compensated at 1.5x overtime rates for any additional hours worked.

• Support manufacturing operations in productivity and quality improvements
• Assure product and process quality by designing test methods and establishing standards
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process flows
• Design and support tooling, fixturing, and gaging
• Utilize CAD for fixtures, prints, and models
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and suppliers
• Optimize processing capabilities using continuous improvement principles
• Assist in the design and machining of new and existing features
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Interpret blueprints and apply strong GD&T knowledge

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred (or equivalent experience)
• 1-3 years of experience as a Process Engineer or similar role preferred
• Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and quality assurance techniques
• Strong blueprint reading and GD&T proficiency
• Experience with tooling, fixturing, and process optimization
• Project management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and contribute within a team environment
• Ongoing commitment to health and safety standards

• Direct hire, full-time position
• Hourly pay structure with 1.5x overtime
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Strong future career growth and advancement opportunities
• Climate-controlled, modern manufacturing environment
• State-of-the-art machinery and equipment

• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

If you’re looking for a stable, long-term engineering role where your work directly impacts manufacturing performance—and where overtime is fairly compensated—this opportunity is worth exploring.