Precision Process Engineer Aerospace Machining

Primus Aerospace; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 paid holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Primus Aerospace is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and optimize CNC manufacturing processes for high-tolerance components. The role collaborates with CNC programmers, machinists, quality, and production to drive efficiency and cost reductions in a high-mix environment.

A strong background in precision machining and continuous improvement is essential for success. The candidate will create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and routings, while supporting NPI activities and ensuring GD&T

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in a precision machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes (milling, turning, tooling, fixturing).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T specifications.
• Experience reducing cycle times, scrap, and production costs.
• Strong problem-solving skills with root cause analysis and corrective action experience.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience developing manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve CNC machining processes to increase productivity and reduce cycle times.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, downtime, and costs.
• Partner with CNC programmers, machinists, and production teams to troubleshoot challenges and optimize setups.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing work instructions, SOPs, and production routings.
• Evaluate tooling, fixturing, and cutting parameters to improve efficiency and part quality.
• Investigate manufacturing defects and process variation; implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support NPI with process planning, tooling selection, and production readiness.
• Collaborate with Quality to ensure GD&T compliance and AS9100-related standards.
• Analyze production data and KPI metrics to drive improvements.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Siemens NX

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Primus Aerospace is seeking a Process Engineer to develop and optimize CNC manufacturing processes for high-tolerance components. The role collaborates with CNC programmers, machinists, quality, and production to drive efficiency and cost reductions in a high-mix environment.

A strong background in precision machining and continuous improvement is essential for success. The candidate will create and maintain work instructions, SOPs, and routings, while supporting NPI activities and ensuring GD&T