Process Engineer (Aerospace Manufacturing)
Job Overview
We are seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Process Engineer to join our fast-paced aluminum open-die hand forging facility. You will be responsible for planning, tracking, and coordinating all outside processing requirements. This role demands a sense of urgency, high accuracy, and strict adherence to strict aerospace quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Outside Processing Coordination: Plan, track, and manage all outside vendor processes. Coordinate with external providers to ensure tight production schedules and delivery targets are met.
- Specification & Contract Review: Provide planning support by reviewing customer contracts and technical specifications, specifically for heat treatment and destructive/non-destructive test labs.
- Daily Production Reporting: Attend daily production meetings. Provide clear, real-time status updates on all active jobs.
- Quality & Compliance: Ensure all department production methods and practices align with internal standards, customer requirements, AS9100, and Nadcap specifications.
- Data Management: Utilize advanced excel metrics and ERP systems to manage job tracking data accurately under tight daily time limits.
- Operational Adherence: Comply with all company policies, safety procedures, and perform any other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications & Skills
Required Education & Experience
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Industry Experience: Proven experience working within the aerospace manufacturing industry.
- Data Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, specifically creating and managing pivot tables for data analysis.
Preferred Experience
- Software: Direct hands-on experience using Sage ERP software is a major plus.
- Metallurgical Knowledge: Familiarity with aluminum open-die forging, heat treating, and materials testing.
- Previous: Relevant work experience in Open Die Aluminum Handforging environment is highly preferred.
Core Competencies
- Urgency & Accuracy: Ability to thrive and maintain precision in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and external vendors.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in this work environment requires hearing protection. Reasonable accommodation will be made for individuals with disabilities in accordance with legal requirements.
This job may require additional hours beyond a 40-hour work week.
Superior Handforge is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other status protected by applicable law.
Note: This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Employees 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.
Primary Location: United States-CA-Santa Fe Springs
Job: Process Engineer
Hourly Paid or Salaried: Hourly $32-$34
Preferred Years of Experience: 3
Pay: $32.00 - $34.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
