Process Engineer

Trueline • Hartford, CT

21d • $90,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Trueline is seeking a Process Engineer to join its team in the Hartford, Connecticut area. The role focuses on driving process improvements across a fast-growing machining operation, modernizing older equipment, and supporting the site's expansion. The operation is on track to become a $100 million business within three years, has added a second shift, and is bringing equipment and work in from another location. The engineer will take a hands-on approach, working on the production floor to help the business improve its competitive position.

The Process Engineer will develop stable, repeatable machining processes for VTLs, mills, and lathes, lead projects from initial specifications through production startup, and help scale production volume. The role supports commercial aviation, defense, and space programs and requires U.S. person status to satisfy ITAR requirements.

This is an onsite, first-shift, salaried role in the Hartford, CT area. Base salary is $90,000–$115,000, depending on experience, with a 5% bonus opportunity. The company offers a structured 30-60-90 day onboarding plan with a buddy system and provides ownership of improvement and modernization projects at a rapidly expanding site.

Requirements

• Mid-level process or manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment.
• Hands-on knowledge of CNC turning and milling processes.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation skills.
• A track record of measurable process improvements.
• Experience managing equipment, tooling, or process projects through implementation.
• A hands-on approach and desire to work on the production floor every day.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• U.S. person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) to satisfy ITAR requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work onsite in the Hartford, CT area.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace, defense, or precision machining experience.
• Experience with large-part turning or ring work.
• Mastercam or Siemens NX experience.
• Experience retrofitting or modernizing older machine tools.
• Experience with equipment relocations or plant layout projects.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Fixture and tooling design experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Infor LN or Baan.

Responsibilities

• Drive process improvements that reduce cycle time, scrap, and cost while improving quality and throughput.
• Modernize older and legacy equipment to bring it up to current standards.
• Support equipment relocation projects and help redistribute work across the site by specialty.
• Help the operation scale to support additional shifts and growing production volume.
• Develop stable, repeatable machining processes for VTLs, mills, and lathes, using production data.
• Lead projects from initial specifications through vendor selection, installation, and production startup.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests with supporting technical analysis and cost justification.
• Develop routings, time standards, and process documentation.
• Support fixture and tooling design and first article runs.
• Partner with Quality to maintain process capability and apply GD&T requirements on the production floor.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues directly with machinists and production leaders.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts as part of the company's lean and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Benefits

• 5% bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, with a choice of PPO and high-deductible plans.
• An HSA with company contributions on the high-deductible plan.
• A wellness program that lowers medical premiums when the employee completes an annual preventive exam.
• 401(k) eligibility on day one, with a company match of 3% on the first 6% the employee contributes.
• PTO available for use right away, plus a floating holiday.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per year.
• Disability and voluntary life insurance.
• Structured 30-60-90 day onboarding plan with a buddy system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level