Process Engineer

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Job Description
Process Engineer – Aerospace Tooling & Machining
$80,000 – $100,000+
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Greater New Haven, CT Area | Onsite | Direct Hire

What Matters Most
  • Competitive annual salary of $80,000 – $100,000 (or more for the right candidate)
  • Onsite role working directly with skilled machinists and shop leadership
  • Opportunity to have a direct impact on production flow and efficiency
  • Privately held manufacturer in business since 1971 with strong aerospace customer base
  • Full medical benefits (POS plan – company pays 70% of premium) and PTO
Job Description
Join a respected aerospace tooling and precision manufacturing company as a Process Engineer. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping jobs moving through the shop—expediting processes, solving bottlenecks, and ensuring production hits quality and delivery targets. You’ll work closely with the Shop Manager, direct a small team of machinists, and apply your hands-on machining or tooling expertise to keep work flowing. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-precision manufacturing environment and enjoy problem-solving on the floor, this role offers the opportunity to make an immediate difference.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day shop floor operations and expedite production processes
  • Collaborate with machinists, toolmakers, and leadership to remove bottlenecks
  • Review and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and quality
  • Provide input on tooling, setups, and programming approaches (no coding required, but must understand process)
  • Maintain focus on aerospace-quality standards and documentation requirements
  • Direct and mentor a small team of shop employees
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Strong machining or tooling background—preferably in aerospace or defense manufacturing
  • Familiarity with CNC programming concepts (no degree required)
  • Hands-on problem-solving ability and process improvement mindset
  • Experience in a production environment with complex assemblies and tight tolerances
  • Ability to work onsite and collaborate directly with shop leadership and team
Benefits and Perks
  • $80,000 – $100,000 annual salary (open to more for exceptional talent)
  • POS medical insurance (70/30 employer/employee split)
  • 10 days PTO to start
  • Onsite role with direct impact on production performance
  • Stable, long-standing business with strong customer relationships
Your New Organization
Join a privately owned precision tooling and assembly company with deep roots in the aerospace and defense sectors. With vendor codes in place and strong long-term customers, they’ve earned their place in a competitive niche and are looking for a leader to elevate performance and operations. Culture is hands-on, entrepreneurial, and family-run—with a need for someone who can bring structure, improve systems, and rally top-tier machinists and designers around a shared vision.

Your Career Partner
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
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Location:
Wallingford
Category:
Manufacturing

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