Process Engineer, Sr.

FCI Farris India; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Challenging projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Curtiss-Wright is seeking a Senior Process Engineer in India to lead process development from pilot trials to full-scale production. You will define formulations, equipment needs, and scalable parameters, while optimizing automation and production techniques to meet cost, quality, performance, and reliability targets.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, and suppliers, analyze test data, drive continuous improvement, and mentor engineering teams to ensure compliant, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 6–10+ years of progressive experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Demonstrated success in developing, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing processes.
• Deep expertise in process design, root cause analysis, SPC, and quality systems.
• Strong understanding of automation, process validation, and industrial safety standards.
• Proven ability to apply engineering judgment and data-driven problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working cross-functionally in dynamic production environments.
• Commitment to mentoring, continuous improvement, and fostering a quality-focused team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development from pilot trials to full-scale production by defining process formulations and equipment requirements.
• Evaluate and optimize processing methods, automation strategies, and production techniques to meet cost, quality, performance and reliability targets.
• Compile and analyze process and material test data to establish control limits, material specs, process variables, and quality standards.
• Investigate manufacturing issues, analyze nonconformance trends, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, scientific teams, suppliers, and customers while mentoring engineers and supporting technology implementations.

Skills

Process design

Root cause analysis

Statistical process control

Quality systems

Automation

Data-driven problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Senior Process Engineer leads the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes and equipment from pilot phase through full-scale production, serving as a technical expert and project lead to improve process capability, enhance product quality, drive operational efficiency, and ensure scalable, compliant manufacturing outcomes while supporting cross-functional collaboration and mentoring engineering teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead process development from pilot trials to full-scale production by defining process formulations, equipment requirements, and scalable manufacturing parameters (30%). Evaluate and optimize existing processing methods, automation strategies, and production techniques to meet cost, quality, performance, and reliability targets (25%). Compile and analyze process and material test data to establish control limits, material specifications, process variables, and quality standards across the production lifecycle (20%). Investigate complex manufacturing issues, analyze nonconformance trends, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement and process consistency initiatives (15%). Collaborate with engineering, quality, scientific teams, suppliers, and customers while mentoring engineers, developing documentation, and supporting technology implementations and equipment modifications (10%).

Representative Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 6–10+ years of progressive experience in process or manufacturing engineering
• Demonstrated success developing, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing processes
• Deep expertise in process design, root cause analysis, SPC, and quality systems
• Strong understanding of automation, process validation, and industrial safety standards
• Proven ability to apply engineering judgment and data-driven problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working cross-functionally in dynamic production environments
• Commitment to mentoring, continuous improvement, and fostering a quality-focused team culture

Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Join the WRIGHT Team! Over 95 years of growth, Curtiss-Wright is an integrated, market-facing global diversified industrial company and remains a technology leader through this legacy of innovation. Through three well-balanced segments – Aerospace & Industrial, Defense Electronics and Naval & Power, we remain focused on advanced technologies for high performance platforms and critical applications. Diversity, commitment to excellence and dedication to the spirit of pioneering innovation continue to drive the employees of Curtiss-Wright.

Our Values

What makes a world-class organization? It all begins with core values that provide a strong foundation for success. Simple in theory, the values of Curtiss-Wright are reflected in every aspect of our operations. To our employees, these are more than words on a wall – we all take these values to heart in our relationships with our customers and each other.

Leadership

We lead based on vision and strategic direction, empowering employees to reach goals through thoughtful and decisive action.

Customer Focus

We are committed to achieving total quality by meeting our customers’ expectations and delivering products and services in a timely fashion.

Teamwork & Trust

Working in a spirit of trust and collaboration, we actively encourage employees to contribute their ideas and innovations to keep our company moving forward.

Respect for People

We believe that people are our most valuable asset and will always do the right thing in our dealings and interactions with all employees.

Integrity

We will act with the highest integrity in all of our business relationships and strategic partnerships.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

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What We Offer Our Employees

• Opportunity: As part of the Curtiss-Wright team, you have the opportunity each day to transform the way customers do business, as well as transform your career. Our entrepreneurial environment provides you with excellent experiences that enable you to develop your skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. You will have the opportunity to contribute from day one!
• Challenging Work: The work we do here is not only challenging, but it is meaningful to our customers, our employees and the communities in which they live and work. You are given the chance to work on some of the most advanced technology projects in the world. Now that something to be proud of!
• Collaborative Environment: The teamwork among our exceptionally talented people enables us to deliver some of the most advanced solutions to our customers.