Process Engineer

Princeton Tool South•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Princeton Precision Group: Always Advancing. Each business unit under the PPG portfolio has been deliberately selected for their ability to support their customers, lead their industry, and provide high quality products. Your journey with us is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to support the manufacturing of critical hardware to key defense programs, supporting missions to space and providing access for global travel. Join us in the journey! We are actively seeking a dedicated Process Engineer to join and grow in the PPG organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring consistent, repeatable, and compliant manufacturing processes across the organization, directly contributing to product quality, on-time delivery, and overall operational excellence. The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant production of various components.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
3+ years of experience in a process engineering role or manufacturing environment
Experience with process documentation and quality systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience in aerospace and defense manufacturing environments
Familiarity with AS9100 and/or NADCAP requirements
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain robust manufacturing processes for new and existing products
Create and manage process documentation, including work instructions, routers, PFMEAs, and control plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain) to ensure efficient product flow and manufacturability
Support new product introduction (NPI) activities, including process validation and first article inspections (FAI)
Analyze process performance and implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve quality
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues on the shop floor and implement corrective actions
Ensure processes meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards (e.g., AS9100, NADCAP where applicable)
Drive standardization of best practices across multiple cells, machines, and product families
Support capacity planning and tooling/fixture design requirements
Utilize data and metrics to monitor process capability (Cp/Cpk) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in internal and external audits as needed