Process Engineer

Hitchiner Manufacturing; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitchiner Manufacturing in Milford, NH is seeking a Process Engineer to take on a broader technical and leadership role, transforming customer requirements and raw materials into high-performance investment-cast components. You’ll operate with increased independence, lead portions of complex projects, and influence product and process evolution.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, with strong fundamentals in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 3–5 years of corporate experience in manufacturing, process engineering, product engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of materials, heat transfer, solidification, and manufacturing technologies.
• Proficient in interpreting drawings, models, and specifications.
• Experience in data analysis, statistical methods, and structured problem-solving.
• Effective communicator and collaborator across teams and with customers.
• Proficient with MS Office, engineering software, modeling tools; familiarity with simulation software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen process capability and robustness across wax, shell, casting, and post‑cast operations.
• Lead efficiency and workflow improvements to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Drive data-backed decision-making by analyzing complex process metrics.
• Champion LEAN and continuous-improvement initiatives with measurable gains.
• Own engineering change implementation and coordinate with Quality and Operations.
• Provide technical mentorship to Engineer I team members.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Statistical methods

Materials science

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Modeling software

CAD

Statistical software

Job description

** This is an onsite role at our Milford, New Hampshire location**

As a Process Engineer, you’ll take on a broader technical and leadership role in transforming customer requirements and raw materials into high‑performance investment‑cast components. Building on foundational engineering experience, you’ll operate with increased independence, lead portions of complex projects, and influence how products and processes evolve.

What You’ll Do...

• Strengthen process capability and robustness by independently developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing methods across wax, shell, casting, and post‑cast operations.
• Lead efficiency and workflow improvements, evaluating tooling, workstation design, and process flow to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Drive data‑backed decision‑making by analyzing complex process metrics, identifying systemic issues, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Champion LEAN and continuous‑improvement initiatives, delivering measurable gains in yield, scrap reduction, and operational stability.
• Own engineering change implementation, partnering with Quality and Operations to validate requirements, execute updates, and ensure smooth integration into production.
• Provide technical mentorship, supporting Engineer I team members and sharing best practices, process knowledge, and analytical approaches.

Who You Are...

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 3–5 years of corporate work experience in manufacturing, process engineering, product engineering, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of materials, heat transfer, solidification, and manufacturing technologies, with the ability to apply these principles to complex production challenges.
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, models, and specifications, with a track record of applying engineering fundamentals to real‑world problems.
• Experienced in data analysis, statistical methods, and structured problem‑solving, using insights to drive improvements.
• Effective communicator and collaborator, comfortable working across teams and engaging directly with customers when needed.
• Skilled with MS Office, engineering software, modeling tools, and basic statistical analysis; familiarity with advanced tools or simulation software is a plus.