Process Engineer

Delta Research Corporation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Research Corporation in Livonia, Michigan, is hiring Process and Manufacturing Engineers to enhance production efficiency and innovate processes. The role involves managing gear production, collaborating with multiple teams, and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and relevant experience in manufacturing.

The position promotes a culture of sustainability and safety while contributing to aerospace and defense manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or 7 years of relevant experience.
• 3+ years in process/manufacturing engineering with a focus on machined components.

Responsibilities

• Manage Gear production processes.
• Collaborate to evaluate manufacturing systems.
• Optimize future jobs based on review of past operations.
• Implement systems for production process optimization.
• Contribute insights during quality corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication skills

GD&T comprehension

SolidWorks proficiency

Office software competence

Education

Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Kimos

MS Office

Job description

Delta does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need Delta immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of Delta as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H‑1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J‑1, etc.).

Overview

Delta Precision Components, LLC and its divisions of Delta Gear and Delta Research is a growing manufacturer of advanced gears, precision gears, shafts, splines, carriers, housings, gages and other components and assemblies for primarily the aerospace and defense industry. We are AS9100 and ISO9001 registered facility. With over 40 years of stability and growth, we are looking for both Process and Manufacturing Engineers for our central engineering function.

Job Summary

Our Engineering function is responsible for reviewing new jobs and previous jobs, processing them to properly run, and managing issues on the production floor and developing ways to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. Be part of a forward‑thinking Engineering function focused on improving how we build and deliver. You’ll help streamline production, solve real‑time challenges on the floor, and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and promote sustainability. Most importantly, you’ll work on innovative products that help keep people safe in the air.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to…

• Manage the process for Gear production.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and other functional area to evaluate and improve processes in manufacturing systems.
• Review prior jobs to ensure future jobs are optimized and efficient.
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process.
• Provide suggestions during quality corrective action investigations.
• Work with manufacturing teams to develop cost‑effective, high‑quality production processes.
• Provide inputs to the quoting process related to material specification and manufacturing process steps.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with course of study in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. May consider seven (7) years of directly relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Three (3) years experience in a process engineering or manufacturing engineering role, including an understanding of all aspects of process development and execution in the manufacture of machined components, gears and shafts preferred.

Skills/Key Competencies

• Demonstrated skills for problem‑solving with technical processes.
• Strong skills for interface and collaboration within Engineering and with operational teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Mush be able to read and comprehend GD&T from drawings.
• Able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Must be able to occasionally work overtime to meet project deadlines and support operational processes, including on weekends and holidays.
• Strong competency in parallel and/or bevel gear manufacturing, including hobbing, shaping, form grinding.
• Strong familiarity with process engineering software, such as SolidWorks and/or Kimos.
• Technically competent with various Office software programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project.
• Experience at working both independently and in a team‑oriented.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing multiple projects simultaneously with a strong commitment to meeting all demands and timelines through analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Adept at conducting research into project‑related issues, products, and specifications.

Delta Precision companies are Equal Opportunity Employers dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organization. We welcome and support individuals from all backgrounds and ensure that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.

OTHER

• Immigration Sponsorship, now or in the future, is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Remote or Hybrid work schedule is not available for this position.