Milford, CT
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000/year
We’re working with an established aerospace manufacturing company to hire a Process Engineer. If hired, you’ll be responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. This hands-on role supports production, process development, tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Salary Range $90,000 - $110,000/year
We’re working with an established aerospace manufacturing company to hire a Process Engineer. If hired, you’ll be responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. This hands-on role supports production, process development, tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods.
- Provide hands-on support for production, equipment, tooling, and process troubleshooting.
- Analyze production issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
- Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and manufacturing methods.
- Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process validation.
- Maintain manufacturing documentation, routings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and ERP records.
- Analyze cycle times, scrap, rework, and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and root-cause analysis.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, and customer requirements.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process development, and continuous improvement.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- Experience with root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and production troubleshooting.
- Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Aerospace manufacturing experience.
- Experience with production tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing instructions.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, routings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and the 5 Whys methodology.