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Processing Engineer

Simpsonville, SC, USPosted Oct 14, 2026

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Processing Engineer

  • CNC Machining & Aerospace Job Description We are seeking a Process Engineer to support high-precision aerospace manufacturing in an innovation-driven production environment. This hands-on, shop-floor engineering role offers the opportunity to directly impact quality, yield, efficiency, and process stability across complex aerospace components.

What You Will Do

As a Process Engineer, you will own and improve manufacturing processes from launch through production: Develop, validate, and optimize aerospace manufacturing processes Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action for process variation and scrap reduction Partner with CNC machinists, quality, and production teams to improve first-pass yield (FPY) Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and control plans Support tooling, fixture, and method development Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma principles Analyze production data to improve cycle time, cost, and throughput Ensure compliance with AS9100 / aerospace quality standards What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) 5+ years in manufacturing or aerospace process engineering (or high-precision machining environment) Strong understanding of CNC machining, GD&T, or fabrication processes Experience with process control, validation, or continuous improvement Strong problem-solving skills using data, metrics, and structured RCA Ability to thrive on the shop floor in a fast-paced production environment Preferred (Not Required) Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience Lean Six Sigma certification Experience with AS9100 environments Exposure to tooling design or CNC programming Why This Role Stands Out This is not a “desk-only engineering role.

” You will be directly embedded in production, where decisions immediately impact: Aircraft engine performance Flight-critical components Defense manufacturing output

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