Process Engineer | Ulster County, NY

The process engineer role develops manufacturing documentation, tooling and operations to meet quality requirements for aerospace products

Client Details

Our client is a leader of AC and DC fans, Blowers and Cooling Systems for the Aerospace & Defense market

Description

• Provide technical support to the machine shop, paint shop, engineering, and material control teams, ensuring processes are optimized and unnecessary steps are eliminated.
• Collaborate across all organizational levels to advise and train on the setup and operation of machining equipment, resolve tooling issues, and drive process and cost improvements.
• Conduct research and recommend upgrades or replacements for production equipment to enhance capabilities through new technology.
• Evaluate and refine production processes, establish time standards, and optimize equipment setups to improve efficiency, increase utilization, and reduce costs.
• Interpret complex technical drawings and create clear, actionable manufacturing instructions to maintain high-quality production standards.
• Partner with tool designers to create new tooling, repair or improve existing tools, and enhance production support capabilities and outputs.
• Develop lean manufacturing layouts and workflows to maximize efficiency and production output.
• Contribute to advanced projects for new product launches by recommending processes, equipment, and tooling to support prototype manufacturing and initial builds.
• Gather, analyze, and present data to support capital equipment purchases, tooling enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across departments.
• Offer technical guidance to internal teams and external customers, addressing process improvements, non-conformance issues, defects, and rework/repair solutions.

Profile

• Proficient in operating machine shop tooling, including lathes, 5-axis machines, and CNC equipment.
• Skilled in hands-on problem-solving within a production floor environment.
• Solid understanding of mechanical assembly processes and techniques.
• Familiarity with machine shop operations, practices, and tool and fixture design.
• Knowledgeable in welding, casting processes, and MIL-SPEC painting standards.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to multitask effectively and collaborate within a team.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Job Offer

Salary Range: $70K - $120K

Competitve Benefits Package

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.