Process Engineer - Metals Manufacturing & Plating
Aerospace & Defense Industry Opportunity
Are you an Engineer passionate about hands-on manufacturing and metals processing? We invite you to bring your experience-whether in stamping, forming, machining, or surface finishing-and take your career to the next level as a Process Engineer in our high-performance aerospace and defense manufacturing facility.
Discover & Learn: No Plating Experience Required!
We champion engineers with backgrounds in metals manufacturing, ready to expand their expertise into specialized plating processes. If you have a strong technical foundation and are eager to learn, you'll get the guidance, training, and support to thrive in this critical area.
What You'll Do
Monitor and optimize manufacturing processes, including plating, for consistent quality and compliance
Troubleshoot and solve process issues (e.g., adhesion, thickness, surface finish, discoloration)-your metals experience is valued
Engage directly with production teams on the floor, supporting operators, supervisors, and quality staff
Develop, document, and improve process procedures, work instructions, and control plans
Analyze process data and recommend improvements to boost yield, throughput, and efficiency
Support new product and process introductions, from racking methods to parameter optimization
Work with chemistry suppliers and labs as needed, applying your metals knowledge to learn plating chemistry
Assist with internal and customer audits
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action
Collaborate on evaluating and implementing new equipment and manufacturing technologies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or related discipline)
Metals manufacturing experience (such as stamping, machining, forming, or other metal processing)
Previous plating experience is a plus-but not required; we'll teach you the specifics
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to work hands-on in a fast-paced, production-driven environment
Effective communicator and team player
U.S. Citizenship required (due to industry regulations)
Why Apply?
Don't miss this opportunity to leverage your metals expertise, develop new skillsets, and work alongside talented professionals making mission-critical parts for aerospace and defense. We're looking for motivated engineers open to learning and growing in a collaborative, high-impact role.
Ready to take your metals experience further? Apply today and become a pivotal part of our team!
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