Process Engineer, Sr.

Job description

The Senior Process Engineer leads the development, optimization, and validation of manufacturing processes and equipment from pilot phase through full-scale production, serving as a technical expert and project lead to improve process capability, enhance product quality, drive operational efficiency, and ensure scalable, compliant manufacturing outcomes while supporting cross-functional collaboration and mentoring engineering teams. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Lead process development from pilot trials to full-scale production by defining process formulations, equipment requirements, and scalable manufacturing parameters (30%). Evaluate and optimize existing processing methods, automation strategies, and production techniques to meet cost, quality, performance, and reliability targets (25%). Compile and analyze process and material test data to establish control limits, material specifications, process variables, and quality standards across the production lifecycle (20%). Investigate complex manufacturing issues, analyze nonconformance trends, implement corrective actions, and support continuous improvement and process consistency initiatives (15%). Collaborate with engineering, quality, scientific teams, suppliers, and customers while mentoring engineers, developing documentation, and supporting technology implementations and equipment modifications (10%). Representative Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 6–10+ years of progressive experience in process or manufacturing engineering Demonstrated success developing, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing processes Deep expertise in process design, root cause analysis, SPC, and quality systems Strong understanding of automation, process validation, and industrial safety standards Proven ability to apply engineering judgment and data-driven problem-solving Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences Experience working cross-functionally in dynamic production environments Commitment to mentoring, continuous improvement, and fostering a quality-focused team culture No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright. Compliance Statement This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition. For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.