Manufacturing Process Engineer

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc.; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment Solutions of New York, Inc. is partnering with an aerospace manufacturer to hire a Process Engineer in Milford, CT. You will develop, optimize, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes to improve quality, throughput, safety, and cost efficiency.

You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in manufacturing/process engineering, a technical degree, and CAD experience (SolidWorks).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• CAD experience, SolidWorks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods.
• Provide hands-on support for production, equipment, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze issues, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and methods.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specs, and requirements.
• Maintain routing, BOMs, ERP records, and manufacturing docs.
• Analyze cycle times, scrap, and data to identify improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement via Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, root-cause analysis.
• Ensure processes meet safety, quality, and customer requirements.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality & safety

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

We’re working with an established aerospace manufacturing company to hire a Process Engineer. If hired, you’ll be responsible for developing, troubleshooting, and improving manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. This hands‑on role supports production, process development, tooling, and continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes, workflows, and production methods.
• Provide hands‑on support for production, equipment, tooling, and process troubleshooting.
• Analyze production issues, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and improve tooling, fixtures, work instructions, and manufacturing methods.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, routings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and ERP records.
• Analyze cycle times, scrap, rework, and production data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and root‑cause analysis.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, quality, and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process development, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and production troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Experience with production tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing instructions.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, routings, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, and the 5 Whys methodology.