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Processing Engineer.

Aerospace & Defence

Processing Engineer: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role:This role is for a process engineer in high-precision aerospace manufacturing.
  • The Person:The person will develop and optimise manufacturing processes, drive root cause analysis and corrective action, improve yield and throughput, maintain process documentation and control plans, and support tooling and continuous improvement.
  • Requirements:The advert calls for a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing or aerospace process engineering, strong understanding of CNC machining, GD&T or fabrication processes, and Lean Six Sigma certification as preferred.

About the role

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Bonus + Day 1 Benefits & 401K

Shift(s) Available:

  • 1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM


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

Apply Now!

Join a team where quality matters, your expertise is valued, and your work helps support critical aerospace programs.

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1st Shift | Monday - Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Published October 16, 2026
Location Simpsonville, SC
Category Aerospace & Defence