CNC Process Engineer — Continuous Improvement

Emerge; Winsted (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance from day one

401(k) plan with 3% deposit + 6% match

Job summary

Emerge in Winsted, CT is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize CNC Machining processes for a growing aerospace manufacturer. You will develop and implement production-ready improvements to meet quoted costs and production requirements, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include diagnosing manufacturing issues, leading continuous improvement, applying SPC and data analytics (Power BI), and coordinating tooling, routings, BOMs, and documentation while adhering to ITAR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Operations or Process/Manufacturing Engineering in a CNC Machining environment.
• Proficiency with engineering concepts, standard work principles, and tools such as Mini-Tab, SPC, Root Cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve production issues across fixturing/clamping, CNC programs/parameters, and consumable tooling; drive root cause and lasting corrective actions.
• Create and implement mistake-proof fixtures (poka-yoke) to boost yield and minimize human error on high-scrap operations.
• Conduct time-and-motion studies to balance labor and define standardized work; build standard work charts and process capacity tables.
• Apply SPC and capability analysis to raise first-time yield to target levels.
• Lead NPI manufacturing planning, including tooling sourcing, routings, BOMs, and supporting documentation.
• Use data analytics (Power BI) to pinpoint performance gaps versus standards; implement method changes and track impact on scrap and rework.
• Employ APQP to identify quality risks and prevent scrap/escapes.
• Identify cost estimates for repeat work and new product introductions.

Skills

Process engineering

CNC machining

Root cause analysis

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Mini-Tab

SPC

Power BI

Job description

Emerge in Winsted, CT is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize CNC Machining processes for a growing aerospace manufacturer. You will develop and implement production-ready improvements to meet quoted costs and production requirements, reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Responsibilities include diagnosing manufacturing issues, leading continuous improvement, applying SPC and data analytics (Power BI), and coordinating tooling, routings, BOMs, and documentation while adhering to ITAR