Senior Aerospace Process Engineer: Precision Machining

BARNES; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

BARNES in Warren, MI, seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to design and optimize aerospace production processes. You will lead cross-functional efforts on machining, welding, heat treatment, and other special processes, ensuring GD&T compliance and robust manufacturability.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with Quality, Program Management, and suppliers to meet AS9100/Nadcap requirements while delivering quality, cost, and schedule

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience may be considered.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing/process engineering experience in a complex machining environment; aerospace or regulated experience preferred.
• Advanced ability to read, analyze, and apply engineering drawings, models, customer specifications, and ASME Y14.5 GD&T requirements.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems; Siemens NX preferred; 3D modeling and clear shop documentation required.
• Experience with ERP systems and controlled manufacturing documentation including routings, BOMs, work instructions, and item master records.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality-system expectations; Nadcap familiarity preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple technical projects, organize priorities, communicate status and risk, and deliver under production pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to interact from shop floor to executive management and with customers.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, develop, implement, validate, and improve manufacturing processes for aerospace components.
• Provide shop-floor engineering support for interruptions, setup issues, and process capability concerns.
• Develop CNC strategies, tooling, workholding, and fixtures for multi-axis operations; support transitions.
• Interpret drawings, ASME Y14.5 GD&T, and contractual requirements; establish manufacturable process plans.
• Troubleshoot metrology results; coordinate with Quality to establish reliable measurement methods and dispositions.
• Create and maintain manufacturing docs in ERP and related systems.
• Lead technical investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and recurrence prevention.
• Coordinate requirements with Quality, Operations, Program Management, Supply Chain, customers, and outside processors.
• Manage multiple projects and communicate risk/status; drive work to closure without close supervision.
• Support quotes and make/buy decisions via manufacturability reviews and tooling estimates.
• Develop process qualifications and production-readiness activities for new or revised products.
• Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput.
• Mentor less-experienced engineers and technicians through problem-solving and process discipline.

Skills

Reading and interpreting engineering

ASME Y14.5 GD&T knowledge

Leadership of technical projects

Clear written and verbal communication

Problem solving / root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

CAD/CAM systems

ERP systems

Job description

BARNES in Warren, MI, seeks an experienced Manufacturing/Process Engineer to design and optimize aerospace production processes. You will lead cross-functional efforts on machining, welding, heat treatment, and other special processes, ensuring GD&T compliance and robust manufacturability.

You will drive continuous improvement, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate with Quality, Program Management, and suppliers to meet AS9100/Nadcap requirements while delivering quality, cost, and schedule