Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the design and/or project/process management of products, programs, components, tools, and acceptance equipment under technical guidance Develops manufacturing and/or measuring methods which designate tooling, gages, acceptance equipment, and processing procedures.
- Defines and acquires equipment necessary to manufacture/inspect parts to assure products quality.
- Develops test procedures and performs routine to moderately complex engineering evaluation tests, product and process capability studies, quality audits, product or project data reviews, and other engineering evaluation work to assure product manufacturability.
- Interacts with partners, customers, suppliers, and internal organizations to assist in resolving design, development, production, and acceptance issues.
- Prepares evaluation reports, analyzes discrepancies, makes recommendations for and initiates improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce flowtime.
You Must Have
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics
- 2+ years of relevant experience in engineering, analytical, or related technical activities.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
- Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
- United States Citizenship
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
- Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)
We Value
- The E21 Department is looking for a Machining Process Engineer who will serve as the technical bridge between design, production, and the shop floor. You will partner daily with machinists to diagnose and resolve complex machining challenges, drive continuous process improvements, and provide hands-on support for manufacturing of precision components.
- Machining Fundamentals: turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and CNC programming
- Interest in hands-on defect evaluation, disposition, and resolution of high-precision components
- Experience with data evaluation and statistical analysis tools (Minitab, Excel, Optimus)
- Strong interpersonal skills to convey technical concepts clearly to both shop-floor personnel and engineering leadership.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings: familiarity with GD&T
- Ability to design & optimize custom fixturing and tooling for complex geometries and document improvements and innovations to processes
- Hands-On Impact: Unlike many engineering roles that are desk-bound, you'll spend over 50% of your time on the manufacturing floor, directly influencing product quality and throughput.
- Cross-Disciplinary Exposure: Work with design, quality, and supply-chain teams, expanding your skill set beyond traditional machining.
- Innovation Environment: Access to operating state-of-the-art CNC equipment, rapid-prototyping tools, and a culture that rewards process breakthroughs.
This job description is not all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned. Employees must maintain regular, reliable attendance, and be able to work on-site and travel as needed.
What We Offer
We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Industry leading 401(k) match
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Certification & License Prog ams
- Mission driven culture
Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited program in Engineering or Physics