Senior Process Engineer - Manufacturing (On-site, CAD/CAM)

NMG Aerospace; Kentucky; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Health and wellness benefits

Up to 5 weeks paid-time off

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Mid to Senior Level Process Engineer to develop and improve manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience, including expertise in CNC programming and CAD/CAM software. This on-site role is located in Kentucky, and offers competitive pay, excellent health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in enhancing production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience required.
• Experience with tooling selection and fixture design required.
• Knowledge of both manual and CNC machining equipment needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing processes.
• Primary contact for manufacturing processes with engineering.
• Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems.

Skills

CNC programming experience

5-10 years manufacturing engineering experience

Ability to read and interpret complex 2D blueprints and 3D models

Working knowledge of GD&T

Excellent technical communication skills

Hands-on troubleshooting & problem-solving

Education

Four-year degree in engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Inventor

Mastercam

Vericut

Job description

Accountable for developing, improving, and supporting all production processes associated with the launch, manufacture, and test of products in an assigned value stream or product line.

Often directs, guides, or mentors activities of Level I Process Engineers, prioritizing workload based upon needs of production floor.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes while maintaining compliance to design specifications.
• Programming of equipment, creation of CNC code, and tool path simulation.
• Primary contact for design engineering or program management on manufacturing processes.
• Creates and maintains manufacturing methods, Bill of Materials, and labor standards in ERP system.
• Participates in activities related to C.I. and cost reductions/process improvements.
• Design, construction, and validation of tooling, fixtures, gages, and equipment.
• Workflow / cell design with a focus on waste reduction and process improvement.
• Analysis of manufacturing variances to help identify key areas in need of improvement.
• Troubleshoot and solve manufacturing problems in a machining environment.
• Support Supply Chain and Quality with supplier development activities as needed.
• Support customer complaints and concerns.
• Provide support for Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, companywide.
• Other duties, reporting, special assignments, or projects as needed and assigned.
• Must remain current with, and complete all required training as assigned.
• Must adhere to Company Corporate EHS Policy and department, occupation, and task specific safety protocols, including but not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years machining/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years CAD and CAM software experience required. Mastercam preferred.
• AutoCAD Inventor 3D modelling or similar software required.
• Vericut experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret complex 2D blueprints and 3D models required.
• Working knowledge of GD&T required.
• Experience with tooling selection and fixture design required.
• Knowledge of both manual and CNC machining equipment, specifically multi-axis (5+) programming experience.
• Hands on troubleshooting & problem solving including statistical analysis.
• Ability to implement change and train employees in a production floor environment.
• Excellent technical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft products.
• Must submit to and satisfactorily pass any pre-employment screening required for employment with the Company.
• Must take medical exams required by law, in conjunction with occupation specific activities, the physical work environment, and ongoing industrial hygiene sampling results.
• Depending on assignment, may be required to use stairs, remain upright and/or seated for prolonged timeframes, intermittently reposition the body per various tasks performed, and use various tools and work-related supplies.
• May be required to perform manual lifting activities, not to exceed a 40lb lift performed by one individual.

Education:

• Four-year degree in engineering preferred, but not required (mechanical, aerospace, or manufacturing preferred)

In addition to competitive wages, NMG is proud to offer a retirement savings plan with company matching opportunity, excellent health and wellness benefits including a $350 annual wellness allowance for assistance with personal health and fitness goals, can earn up to 5 weeks paid-time off, on the job training, education assistance, and a variety of other supportive programs to meet our team member's needs.

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