Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer – Metal Finishing / Powder Coating to develop production processes for a growing metal finishing manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, military, medical, and commercial customers. This Process Engineer – Metal Finishing / Powder Coating will take new projects from technical requirements and estimating through process development, material sourcing, and production. If you are a hands-on Process Engineer – Metal Finishing / Powder Coating who understands coatings, specifications, and how to turn customer requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes, we want to hear from you.

Perks & Benefits

• $85,000–$95,000 salary based on experience
• Monday–Friday opportunity with an established metal finishing manufacturer
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Paid time off
• Join a growing operation supporting highly technical and regulated industries

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience within metal finishing, industrial coatings, liquid painting, powder coating, or a closely related manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical understanding of painting/coating processes for metal and/or plastic components.
• Experience developing manufacturing processes and translating customer specifications into practical production requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of technical college education; equivalent relevant technical experience will be considered.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage projects independently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and optimize liquid painting, powder coating, and metal finishing processes for new and existing production jobs.
• Review customer drawings, finishing requirements, MIL Specs, and technical specifications to determine appropriate production processes and provide job estimates.
• Create detailed shop routers and production instructions covering surface preparation, masking, coating, curing, inspection, and other process requirements.
• Source specialty paints, coatings, and materials required to meet customer and application specifications.
• Partner with Production and Office teams while communicating directly with customers to resolve technical questions and successfully move projects into production.

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience interpreting MIL Specs and other aerospace, defense, or military finishing requirements.
• Knowledge of NADCAP and/or ISO quality environments.
• Experience estimating new jobs, developing shop routers, and sourcing specialty coating materials.
• Background supporting aerospace, defense, military, medical, or other highly regulated component manufacturing.