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Emerge · 1 day ago

Process Engineer

Winsted, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $98K/yr

2+ years exp

Emerge is a global talent solutions company recruiting for a Process Engineer position in Winsted, CT with a growing aerospace manufacturer known for innovation. The role involves optimizing CNC Machining processes, developing and implementing products into manufacturing operations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Business DevelopmentInformation TechnologyMarketingSales

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve production issues across fixturing/clamping, CNC programs/parameters, and consumable tooling; drive root cause and lasting corrective actions

Create and implement mistake-proof (poka-yoke) fixtures using fixture maintenance tools or alternative methods to boost yield and minimize human error on high-scrap operations

Conduct time-and-motion studies to balance labor and define standardized work; build standard work charts and process capacity tables; reconcile actual performance to quoted models

Apply SPC and capability analysis to raise first-time yield to target levels

Lead NPI manufacturing planning, including tooling sourcing, routings, BOMs, and supporting documentation

Use data analytics (e.g., Power BI) to pinpoint performance gaps versus standards; implement method changes and track impact on scrap and rework

Employ APQP to identify quality risks and prevent scrap/escapes

Support cost estimates for repeat work and new product introductions

Identify, lead, and participate in cost-reduction initiatives

Serve as the technical point of contact with customers, suppliers, and sister sites on processes, POs, specs, and drawings

Evaluate new equipment needs; perform analyses and ROI justifications

Champion and participate in continuous improvement/kaizen activities

Provide on-the-floor technical support and coaching to production teams

Qualification

CNC MachiningLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementEngineering DegreeData AnalyticsSPCRoot Cause AnalysisMini-TabGD & TTeamworkIndependent Work

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, etc.) is required

Minimum of 2 years of experience in Operations or Process/Manufacturing Engineering role in a CNC Machining manufacturing environment, working with manufacturing processes, lean and continuous improvement

Proficiency with engineering concepts, standard work principles, and tools such as Mini-Tab, SPC, Root Cause, etc

Familiarity with machining including CNC Mills, CNC Grinding, Tooling and fixture design and troubleshooting, GD & T, AS9100

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status; ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire; visa sponsorship is not available for this position