Process Engineer I

NWI Aerostructures; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NWI Nashville, LLC in Nashville, TN is seeking a Process Engineer I to develop and document manufacturing processes that meet customer requirements within budget and schedule. You will interpret drawings, create procedures, and perform tests while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include aiding audits, acting as SME on processes, and maintaining orderly documentation and work environment. A formal engineering background is preferred for growth in this role.

Qualifications

• Formal engineering degree or higher in a related field.
• Ability to interpret drawings and perform calculations.
• Experience with process documentation and QA principles.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and interpret blueprints/parts lists to ensure requirements.
• Create and maintain procedures, work instructions, PIIs, technique sheets and related documents.
• Investigate material and process issues; document lab results.
• Serve as SME on specific processes and support audits.
• Perform mechanical testing, microscopic analysis, corrosion tests.
• Support MRB tests for hardware repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Other duties 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

Post-secondary vocational training

Metallurgy

Coatings

Paints & Sealants

Age Forming

Shot Peening

Mechanical Forming

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.