Process Engineer - Machining & Metrology

Process Engineer - Machining and Metrology

You will develop new aerospace product designs related to manufacturing/fabrication and collaborate with advanced customers in the defense and space fields. Your focus will be on developing new composite manufacturing processes and preparing them for initial production.

Type: Full Time

Location: Biddeford, ME

Title: Process Engineer - Machining and Metrology

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to address technical manufacturing challenges and provide design for manufacturing input.
• Support the evaluation and integration of new capital equipment, providing data for selection, installation, and commissioning.
• Manage and qualify the development of new machining and metrology manufacturing processes.
• Work with peers, partners, and engineering management to ensure seamless coordination and issue resolution.
• Participate in proposal preparation, job quoting, and technical evaluation of new work.
• Ensure process development adheres to established procedures and safety practices.
• Perform root cause analysis for process anomalies and support decisions with data analysis.
• Collaborate with vendors and partners on machine repair and optimization.
• Design process tooling or work with tool designers and manufacturers.
• Develop robust documentation for development processes.
• Collaborate with vendors and industry partners on the acquisition and development of manufacturing tools and tooling.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5-10 years of applicable experience in aerospace, automotive, medical, or industrial manufacturing.
• Exemplary work ethic, creative passion for building, and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Familiarity with tooling selection, fixture design, CAD, and metrology.
• Technical writing and process documentation experience.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience and ability to manage workflow priorities.
• Degree in Mechanical, Materials, or Manufacturing Engineering; High Temperature Carbon or Ceramic Composites; Advanced Manufacturing Processes; or Program Management.
• Experience in new product development related to CNC Machining, CMM Programming, or Aerospace Manufacturing.
• Composites manufacturing experience.
• Extensive knowledge of CNC and CMM machine operation.
• Experience in precision fixture and/or gauge design.

Benefits:

• 16 Earned Time Off days.
• 12 paid holidays, including Winter Closure.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k Company Match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• $1,000 Sign-On Bonus.