Aerospace Process Engineer — NPI & Production

PCX Aerostructures, LLC; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to own and improve processes for aerospace components. You will create CAD models and operation sheets, design fixtures, and collaborate with production, quality, and suppliers to drive improvements.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing (aerospace preferred), GD&T proficiency, and strong communication and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years' experience in manufacturing; aerospace preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply GD&T methods.
• Navigate through detailed customer specifications.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably Epicor.
• Experience with milling, turning, grinding; SolidWorks a plus.
• Experience with NPI development and implementation.
• Experience with metals including steel, aluminum, titanium, magnesium.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace component engineering and manufacturing projects for new and existing parts.
• Establish manufacturing methods and process sequences necessary to complete parts.
• Create CAD models and dimensioned operation sheets in support of this effort (SolidWorks).
• Initiate tool and fixture design concepts and coordinate with shop floor personnel, management and customers/vendors.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems and implement method and tool improvements.
• Write rework and repair methods for non-conformances and prepare project timelines.
• Participate in discussions with customers and suppliers as required.
• Perform additional duties including cost estimating.

Skills

GD&T

Project management

Communication

Manufacturing engineering

Machining knowledge

NPI development

Metal familiarity

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Epicor ERP

Job description

Applied Aerospace & Defense is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to own and improve processes for aerospace components. You will create CAD models and operation sheets, design fixtures, and collaborate with production, quality, and suppliers to drive improvements.

The role requires 5–10 years in manufacturing (aerospace preferred), GD&T proficiency, and strong communication and project management skills.