Process Engineer I

NWI Wichita, an affiliate of TECT Aerospace.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education assistance programs

Paid vacation

Job summary

NWI Aerostructures is seeking a Process Engineer I to develop and document manufacturing processes for parts meeting customer requirements within budgeted time. Location is Nashville, TN, on-site, with opportunities to work across aerospace platforms and participate in process improvement initiatives.

The role requires an engineering degree with preferred experience in machining and metallurgy, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. Competitive wages and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, or Aerospace (Preferred).
• Degree in Chemistry or Metallurgy or a Materials Based Science (a plus).
• 2 years of experience with machining in same or related shop environment (Preferred).
• Post-Secondary vocational training (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawing package (blue print, parts list, etc.) for requirements.
• Creates and maintains procedures, work instructions, PIIs, technique sheets and other process related documents.
• Conducts investigations into material and process related issues and documents work with lab reports.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on specific processes.
• Supports internal and external audits with process knowledge.
• Performs mechanical testing, microscopic analysis, chemical solution concentrations, corrosion tests, and other analytical tests.
• Supports Material Review Board required tests related to developing and confirming hardware repairs.
• Maintains a clean and organized working environment.
• Other tasks/duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Self-directed

Project Management

Mathematics

Information Gathering

Reading

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Civil/Mechanical/Chemical/Metallurgical/Aerospace)

Chemistry or Metallurgy or Materials Science degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Related Object Viewer

Related Object Manager

Job description

A new career is waiting for you at NWI Aerostructures! Become part of a growing team that leads the aerospace supply base.

We machine, form, process, and assemble structural components on Airbus A330, Gulfstream G400/G500/G600/G650/G700/G800, Boeing T-7A, Boeing F15/F18, Sikorsky Black Hawk, Textron Longitude, Textron CJ1/CJ2/CJ3/CJ4 and more.

Join our team of talent with some of the finest in the industry and experience a collaborative, creative environment with a streamlined approach that allows for a culture of unmatched innovation. See NWI Aerostructures career opportunities below

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Education assistance programs
• Paid vacation

We’re ready to share our success with you!

Job Openings

Position:Process Engineer I

Location: Nashville, TN

Job Id:480

# of Openings:1

Process Engineer I

Location: Nashville, TN

Company: NWI Nashville, LLC

Status: Full-time, on-site

Purpose:

To develop and document a manufacturing process that will control the manufacturing of a part that meets or exceeds the customer’s requirements within the allotted (budget) time.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements (Skills):

• Self directed and motivated
• Project Management – able to organize, problem solve and lead a project.
• Mathematics – Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Information Gathering – Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.
• Reading – Understanding written sentences and paragraph in work related documents.
• Communication – Both written and verbal.

Essential Job Functions:

• Good Personal Computer skills with knowledge of MSWord, and MSExcel
• Interpret drawing package (blue print, parts list, etc.) for requirements
• Creates and maintains procedures, work instructions, PIIs, technique sheets and other process related documents.
• Conducts investigations into material and process related issues and documents work with lab reports.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on specific processes.
• Supports internal and external audits with process knowledge.
• Performs mechanical testing, microscopic analysis, chemical solution concentrations, corrosion tests, and other analytical tests .
• Supports Material Review Board required tests related to developing and confirming hardware repairs.
• Maintains a clean and organized working environment.
• Other tasks/duties/responsibilities as assigned.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Familiar with SPC and related methods.
• Knowledge of outside service providers and suppliers and their relationship to our processes.
• Operates Related Object Viewer and Related Object Manager to obtain specifications and drawings.

Education/Experience:

• Formal engineering degree in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Metallurgical, or Aerospace (Preferred)
• Degree in Chemistry or Metallurgy or a Materials Based Science (a plus)
• Areas of Focus (any combination of)
• Metallurgy
• Coatings
• Paints & Sealants
• Age Forming
• Shot Peening
• Mechanical Forming
• Failure Analysis
• Corrosion Identification
• Testing support for DMRs
• New Technology
• Intellectual Property and Patents
• 2 years of experience with machining in same or related shop environment (Preferred)
• Post-Secondary vocational training (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Safety Functions:

• Promote a safe, clean and organized work environment.
• Wear required safety equipment (safety glasses, ear protection, rubber gloves, etc.)
• Report all work related injuries to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Notify senior management when condition does not comply.

NWI Aerostructures provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.