Special Process Engineer

Special Process Engineer

Published 03.31.2026

Company : Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA Job field : Material and processes Location : Grand Prairie , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : Bachelors Degree Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : Based on Market rate ITAR : ITAR Controlled position

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Published 03.31.2026

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Special Process Engineer is responsible for developing, validating, and optimizing manufacturing special processes such as FPI, MPI, heat treating, welding, coating, and plating.

This role ensures compliance with stringent quality standards (e.g., NADCAP, ISO, AS9100) while driving process efficiency, reliability, and safety. The position plays a critical role in troubleshooting process issues, improving yield, and supporting regulatory and audit requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, validate, and control special manufacturing processes to meet quality and industry standards.
• Create and maintain process documentation including specifications, SOPs, and quality records.
• Investigate non-conformances and perform root cause analysis; implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and data analysis to improve process capability, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct risk assessments (PFMEA) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (EPA, OSHA) and aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Support internal and external audits, including NADCAP and customer audits.
• Design, evaluate, and implement tooling and equipment; support maintenance and upgrades.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Competencies:

Education/Experience

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Materials, Industrial Engineering or related discipline required.

Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of special manufacturing processes (e.g., NDT, heat treat, welding, plating).
• Experience with SPC, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as NADCAP, AS9100, ISO.
• Ability to develop and interpret technical process documentation and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Leadership Skills / Management Skills / Personal Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and decision-making capabilities.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
• Proactive mindset with continuous improvement focus.

ITAR Compliance Requirement:

This position requires access to export-controlled information subject to the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). In order to comply with ITAR requirements, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15. A U.S. Person includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

Travel Specificity

Potential travel between Grand Prairie, TX, Mexicali, Mexico, and other locations up to 10-20%.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position and occasionally move about the office and laboratory. Constantly operates and use a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copier/printer and laboratory machinery. The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information. The ability to observe, identify and assess details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds across office for various needs.

Work Environment:

The work environment is split between office & laboratory work, with most work being performed in the office. Noise level in the office is typically quiet while the noise level in the lab can occasionally require hearing protection.

Experience in relevant Business sector:

• Experience within aerospace industry a plus but not required.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazines "Worlds best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

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2802 Safran Drive TX 75052

Grand Prairie

Texas United States

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100,000

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27

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35

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