Process Engineer

Princeton Tool Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition / professional development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Optional HSA with company contribution

Disability and life insurance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

PRINCETON TOOL INC in Tampa, Florida, seeks a Process Engineer to develop and optimize manufacturing processes, ensuring quality and efficiency. You will create process documentation and support NPI activities, collaborating across engineering, quality, production, and supply chain to deliver compliant production.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing, GD&T literacy, and experience with lean methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with process documentation and quality systems (PFMEAs, control plans).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Create and manage process documentation including work instructions, routers, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient product flow and manufacturability.
• Support NPI activities, including process validation and FAI.
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot shop-floor issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure processes meet AS9100/NADCAP requirements where applicable.

Skills

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GD&T reading

AS9100 familiarity

Job description

Process Engineer

PRINCETON TOOL INC Tampa, Florida, United States

About this position

Description: Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey!

We are actively seeking a dedicated Process Engineer to join and grow in the PPG organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring consistent, repeatable, and compliant manufacturing processes across the organization, directly contributing to product quality, on-time delivery, and overall operational excellence. The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant production of various components.

Highlights and Benefits

• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus; eligible upon hire
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Tuition / professional development reimbursement
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Optional HSA with company contribution
• Short-term disability, long term disability, and life insurance at no cost
• Limitless opportunity for advancement

Requirements

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust manufacturing processes for new and existing products
• Create and manage process documentation, including work instructions, routers, PFMEAs, and control plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain) to ensure efficient product flow and manufacturability
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and first article inspections (FAI)
• Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the shop floor and implement corrective actions
• Ensure processes meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP where applicable)
• Drive standardization of best practices across multiple cells, machines, and product families
• Support capacity planning and tooling/fixture design requirements
• Utilize data and metrics to monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Participate in internal and external audits as needed

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a process engineering role or manufacturing environment
• Experience with process documentation and quality systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

Princeton Precision Group abides by applicable export control laws including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. Most positions require access to ITAR/EAR-controlled information. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable as a “U.S. Person” under relevant regulations.

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