Manufacturing Process Engineer

QualificationsBachelor's Degree Engineering preferred but not required if experience clearly demonstrates true engineering-level capability10+ years developing machining and processing plans for complex, high-difficulty metallic components Aerospace manufacturing experience strongly preferred with extensive, hands-on experience machining hardened metals, including:Tough and hard steels like TitaniumDeep understanding of post-machining processes, such as:Heat treating, Plating, Surface treatments and their effects on material properties and performanceDemonstrated mastery of machining methods—not surface-level familiarity, Strong knowledge of:CNC machining techniques, Tooling strategies, Machine selectionProven ability to read, interpret, and critique detailed technical drawings and specificationsPractical, long-tenure experience (“seen it, done it” background)Comfortable and motivated as a senior individual contributor (not seeking people management)Familiarity with heavy CNC machining environments and build-to-print workU.S. Citizen or Green Card holder required (federal contracts)No security clearance requiredResponsibilitiesOwn and develop machining and processing plans for complex, high-difficulty metallic componentsServe as the primary process engineering authority for assigned parts and programsSupport new product introductions (NPI) from a manufacturing-process perspectiveTroubleshoot and resolve complex, real-world manufacturing challenges on the shop floorApply deep metallurgy and process knowledge to improve quality, yield, and manufacturabilityCollaborate closely with CNC programmers, machinists, quality, and production teamsAct as a technical mentor and coach to junior manufacturing engineersPreserve and transfer critical “tribal knowledge” following the retirement of a long-tenured expert engineer