NPI Process Engineer

About Us :

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity :

We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our New Product Introduction team in Plainville CT. In this role, the Process Engineer will work with other NPI engineers in developing and implementing new manufacturing processes based on 3P and Kaizen methods to ensure the production of high-quality aerospace components. This position requires a strong understanding of precision machining, aerospace industry standards, kaizen principles, 3P, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Location : Plainville, CT

This role is expected to be onsite 5 days / week with ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities :

Under general supervision :

• Design lean manufacturing processes based on the New Product Introduction (NPI) Team. Utilizing 3P & kaizen principles to deliver a process within schedule and budgetary parameters.
• Prepare and maintain detailed manufacturing work instructions, routings, and process documentation.
• Provides hands-on development and engineering support by troubleshooting problems and implementing timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow.
• Monitors and debugs new methods and procedures to ensure system efficiencies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and procurement, to achieve project goals.
• Interfaces with technical and non-technical vendors and outside sales personnel to evaluate cost estimate and implement solutions to meet program objectives.
• Create and optimize CNC programs for milling, turning and other machining operations.
• Develop tooling and fixture designs to enhance machining efficiency and precision.
• Training manufacturing (operators & engineers) on the newly developed processes.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Working Conditions

Acknowledgements :

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits :

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.