Process Engineer - Metallic Forming
Listed on 2026-03-02
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Engineer, Quality Engineering, Process Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Engineer, Quality Engineering
Janicki Industries is an innovative, family-owned aerospace company located at the foot of the Cascades. We focus on engineering and manufacturing complex projects for companies in the aerospace, defense, and space industries.
We are looking for a Process Engineer - Metallic Forming to join our growing team.
This position is located on-site in Sedro-Woolley, Washington State
Position DescriptionJanicki Industries is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to join the team. In this role you will work with a variety of metallic materials and all processes associated with specializing in metal bending practices. You must be comfortable working in the shop environment. It is equally important for candidates to have the ability to work freely on the production floor as they have an in-depth knowledge.
ResponsibilitiesThe following essential job functions are performed as a Process Engineer:
- Provides support throughout the full life cycle of the product from design to manufacturing and delivery
- Reviews and defines metallic materials and process specifications and other engineering documents used to control design, certify and produce hardware
- Identifying impacts of non-conformances associated with metallic materials and processes and corrective/preventative actions for future corrective action
- Conducts failure analysis to help determine cause and corrective action
- Conducts R&D testing as needed
- Leads in evaluation of emerging technologies for potential application to future projects
- Collaborates with multiple engineering teams
- Balance curvature accuracy vs residual stress and distortion
- Support execution during forming and fit-up
- Develop plate forming plans for curved structures
- Define forming sequences and tolerances
- Provide lofting and forming data for plating and complex geometries
- Support thermal and mechanical forming processes including line heating and cold forming
- Coordinate forming and fit-up activities with fabrication teams
- Maintains an overview of production processes and facilities and works with Management and Production personnel to develop and implement improvements for optimal results
- Provides direction to new Engineers on the Production Floor
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Behavior:
The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, always, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors. - Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
- Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).
- This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). Janicki will assist with gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
- B.S. in Mechanical Manufacturing, Materials or other engineering field preferred, work experience can be substituted for lack of degree.
- Minimum high school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with metal bending practices required
- Able to write Work Orders, Ops sheets, instructions, and Drawings
- Salary range for this role is between $83,000 - $145,000
, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities - By applying for this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified, you may be contacted for this and future openings
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
- Disability insurance as…
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