Process Engineer

Onsite/Travel Requirements

Full-Time Onsite

This role is not open to current or future sponsorship, or C2C partnerships

This role will lead the process & manufacturing engineering functions in our client's Government, Aerospace, and Defense Solutions (GADS) business unit for aerospace-type hardware applications. This role is influential for increasing customer confidence in GADS manufacturing capabilities and leads the conversion of technical & contract requirements into robust, repeatable, and efficient manufacturing processes that comply with AS9100, customer requirements, and flight-critical quality standards.

• 4-year degree in an Engineering discipline required (Mechanical, Industrial, or related)
• At least 5 years in aerospace-type critical parts manufacturing.

• At least 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, ideally CNC machining-centric operations. Preference for understanding of machining processes for materials like titanium & Inconel. Knowledge of fixtures & tooling for machining preferred.
• Proven track record of increasing individual responsibilities and developmental success of your team members.
• Computer proficiency, including M365, project management software, CAD competency (CAM, Vericut/simulation & 3D modeling a plus), also able to read blueprints and GD&T.
• Experience with SPC, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Effective writing and communication skills, able to explain complex issues to a wide array of audiences. Preference for experience with 3rd party audits..

• Lead, prepare, and implement manufacturing requirements necessary to meet customer requirements, including for Part Qualification/Re-Qualification, PFMEA, Control Plans, First Articles, etc.
• Work with machining/tooling planners to define machining sequences, datums, cutting strategies, and in-process inspection requirements.
• Ensure risk mitigation is accounted for during process development to meet internal and external requirements.
• Partner with Quality on APQP and MSA/GR&R.
• Develop, industrialize, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace-type hardware applications.
• Use manufacturing data to manage process control, develop & implement process improvement including creating and updating work instructions.
• Champion wide-ranging organizational improvement efforts leveraging company standard Continuous Improvement resources including tools, processes, and corporate experts.

• Coordinate multiple projects of med-high complexity and risk, including multiple sub-projects, and comprised of cross-functional and/or multi-site project team members.
• Assist Quality with MRB root cause analysis and technically sound repair planning.
• Support in technical training of Sales & Estimation and downstream process teams.
• Help identify engineering & key technical organizational capability improvement opportunities. Provide guidance and support to lower-level engineers and other technical roles.
• Maintains and actively supports improving safety of operations, adheres to safety procedures and regulations.
• Additional job duties as assigned

Wright Technical Services and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.