Job Shop Junior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Medford (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA w/ Matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Posimech, a precision machine shop, is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Process Engineer in Medford, NY, for a full-time, on-site role.

You will assist in developing and documenting manufacturing processes, create process sheets, routings, and CAD drawings, and support tooling design.

Ideal for a recent graduate with hands-on manufacturing or machining experience, eager to learn, improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or near completion).
• Internship, co‑op, or hands‑on experience in manufacturing or machining preferred.
• Basic knowledge of CNC machining, milling, turning, or fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Understanding of GD&T is a plus.
• CAD/CAM experience is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skill.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and documenting manufacturing processes for new and existing parts.
• Help create process sheets, work instructions, and routings.
• Generate CAD drawings and product structures to accurately match and clearly communicate customer requirements.
• Define manufacturing tolerances.
• Support tooling and fixture design for machining and fabrication operations.
• Work with machinists and programmers to improve efficiency and workflow.
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Participate in manufacturability reviews for incoming jobs.
• Help identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and cost improvement.
• Ensure processes follow company quality and safety standards.

Skills

CNC Machining basics

Reading drawings

GD&T knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

Job description

Benefits

• Simple IRA w/ Matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Flexible schedule

Posimech is an AS9100/ISO9001 Certified High-Mix/Low-Volume Precision Machine Shop with a track record of being our customers' top performing supplier. In business 45-years and continuing to grow. We supply parts for all major military aircraft, fixed and rotary, as well as ground-support systems you likely see often in the news. We are also on most Boeing and a few Airbus planes, and are working towards some SpaceX projects in 2026.

This is a full-time on-site role for a motivated Junior Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer who wants to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic job shop manufacturing environment. The position will support senior engineers, machinists and production staff in developing, improving, and documenting manufacturing processes. Candidate will be comfortable working with high-mix, low-volume production and will play a key role in improving efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and documenting manufacturing processes for new and existing parts
• Help create process sheets, work instructions, and routings
• Generate CAD drawings and product structures to accurately match and clearly communicate customer requirements.
• Define manufacturing tolerances
• Support tooling and fixture design for machining and fabrication operations
• Work with machinists and programmers to improve efficiency and workflow
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and implementing corrective actions
• Participate in manufacturability reviews for incoming jobs
• Help identify opportunities for cycle time reduction and cost improvement
• Ensure processes follow company quality and safety standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or near completion)
• Internship, co‑op, or hands‑on experience in manufacturing or machining preferred
• Basic knowledge of CNC machining, milling, turning, or fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Understanding of GD&T and ASME Y14.5 is a plus.
• CAD/CAM experience is a plus
• Strong problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skill

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Schedule

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute

• Medford, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate

• Medford, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person