Process Engineer

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Carson City, NV

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About The Position

The Process Engineer supports PCC Carson City's aerospace manufacturing operations by developing, implementing, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance. The role works closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, improve process capability, and implement sustainable improvements across the facility. It leads technical projects, analyzes manufacturing data, supports new product introductions, and applies engineering principles to improve productivity, reduce process variation, and ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

The position provides daily engineering support to manufacturing operations; improves processes, controls, equipment, tooling, and documentation; and supports engineering trials, product introductions, process validations, and manufacturing technology improvements. It also leads technical and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation, including project planning, cost justification, installations, startup, and process qualifications.

The Process Engineer partners with cross-functional teams on manufacturing problem-solving, root cause investigations, corrective actions, audits, and quality investigations. The role promotes workplace safety, supports compliance with customer specifications, environmental regulations, company standards, quality management systems, NADCAP, and applicable aerospace requirements. It maintains engineering records, supports process training, and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and accountability.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, and move throughout the facility during the workday.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 35 pounds independently.
• Comfort working in manufacturing environments with exposure to heat, dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to wear required PPE while working in production areas.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, investment casting, foundry, heat treat, or other heavy manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of process control, root cause analysis, PFMEA, SPC, DOE, and manufacturing problem-solving techniques.
• Experience managing engineering projects and implementing process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support to manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to reduce process variation and eliminate waste.
• Analyze manufacturing data, scrap trends, rework, downtime, and process performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop and implement process controls that support consistent product quality and repeatable manufacturing performance.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, engineering standards, and process documentation.
• Evaluate equipment capabilities, tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing methods to improve operational efficiency.
• Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process validations.
• Develop and execute engineering trials to validate process improvements and manufacturing changes.
• Support automation, robotics, and manufacturing technology improvements where applicable.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support customer requirements, internal audits, and quality investigations.
• Communicate technical recommendations and project status to plant leadership.
• Lead technical and capital improvement projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and cost justifications; monitor project performance and ensure objectives are achieved.
• Support equipment installations, startup activities, and process qualifications.
• Promote a safe work environment and incorporate safety into engineering solutions.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with customer specifications, environmental regulations, and company standards.
• Support compliance with quality management systems, NADCAP, and applicable aerospace requirements.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project records.
• Support training initiatives related to manufacturing processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department and business objectives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time