Senior Process Engineer
capstoneone searchNew Britain (CT)
About the role
Sr. Process Engineer (Aerospace/Defense) CapstoneONE Search | New Hartford, CT (On-site) We are representing a globally recognized Fortune 500 aerospace/defense manufacturing organization actively seeking a Sr. Process Engineer. This company has been named annually as a Top Place to Work, based on benefits, compensation, and employee satisfaction.
Position Overview:
- Leads development and implementation of manufacturing processes for new and existing products, balancing production requirements, quality, and cost targets
- Designs fixturing and error-proofing solutions to reduce scrap and improve first-pass yield on high-scrap operations
- Establishes standard work through time studies and validates performance against quoted cost estimates
- Applies SPC and process capability analysis to drive stable, high-yield production
- Leads process planning for new product introduction (NPI), including tooling strategy, routings, and bill of materials development
- Analyzes shop floor performance data to identify gaps and implement corrective process improvements
- Applies APQP and risk-based quality planning to prevent scrap and quality escapes from reaching the customer
- Supports cost estimating and equipment justification for new and ongoing programs
- Leads cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives and mentors junior engineers
- Serves as the technical point of contact for customers and suppliers on process and specification matters
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required 10+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience, with a background in aerospace/defense or another highly regulated industry
- Working knowledge of aerospace quality standards and specifications (e.g., AS9100) preferred
- Strong root cause analysis and structured problem-solving skills
- Experience with statistical process analysis tools
- Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training/experience preferred
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