Process Engineer

Curtiss-Wright•Round Rock, TX

19d•$86,000 - $115,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer develops, optimizes, and evaluates manufacturing processes from pilot phase through full-scale production. The role defines equipment and process requirements, analyzes test data, resolves technical and quality issues, and works with engineering, scientific, and production teams to improve product quality, increase efficiency, and reduce costs throughout the manufacturing lifecycle. This is an onsite position in Round Rock, Texas. The work includes developing and refining manufacturing processes, performing technical analyses, supporting new or improved production methods, and maintaining quality standards for receiving, in-process, and final inspection. The engineer investigates manufacturing and customer issues, recommends corrective actions, provides procedural guidance, and collaborates with customers, vendors, and internal departments to ensure adherence to product, design, and specification requirements. The site works on sensors and instrumentation and control solutions for harsh environments and mission-critical applications in regulated markets including nuclear, aerospace, and oil and gas. Work may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening. Incumbents must be a U.S. Person.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person due to the nature of work performed at the site.
Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
4–6+ years of experience in process development, manufacturing engineering, or production optimization.
Hands-on experience developing process formulations, defining equipment requirements, and reviewing manufacturing techniques.
Strong analytical skills for interpreting test data, defining process parameters, and evaluating technical issues.
Knowledge of quality standards, inspection requirements, and corrective action methodologies.
Effective communication skills for interfacing with engineering, scientific, customer, and vendor teams.
Ability to support projects from pilot phase through full-scale production.
Strong problem-solving skills with attention to efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic manufacturing or engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine manufacturing processes by defining equipment requirements, evaluating processing techniques, analyzing test data, and establishing process limits and specifications.
Perform technical analyses related to product design and manufacturing, software, or hardware processes.
Support development and implementation of new or improved production methods.
Define, interpret, and maintain quality standards for receiving, in-process, and final inspection to ensure compliance with company, contractual, and technical requirements.
Investigate and resolve technical, manufacturing, and customer issues by analyzing in-process rejections and trends, recommending corrective actions, and providing procedural guidance.
Collaborate with customers, vendors, and internal departments to address technical and quality problems.
Conduct technical surveillance to ensure adherence to product, design, and specification requirements.
Support projects from pilot phase through full-scale production while improving product quality, efficiency, and cost.