Description

Process Engineer, Sr

We are looking for a Senior Process Engineer to join our East Windsor, CT team!

As our Senior Process Engineer, you will work closely with all departments at our Thermal Spray Surface Technologies facility.

This is a hands-on role, where you are actively involved in creating and improving production processes.

Location: East Windsor, CT

Salary: $95,000-$115,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in CT Criteria such as the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Lead process development initiatives from pilot trials through full-scale manufacturing, ensuring process scalability and repeatability.
• Evaluate and improve existing processing methods, techniques, and automation strategies to support cost, quality, and performance targets.
• Plan and execute projects involving the selection and implementation of new process technologies, concepts, and equipment.
• Investigate complex manufacturing and customer issues, providing hands-on support and developing corrective actions to resolve root causes.
• Interface with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve technical problems across the production lifecycle.
• Conduct technical surveillance of process control systems, design concepts, and specification compliance to ensure continuous alignment with performance standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and support cross-functional efforts in process knowledge transfer and technical documentation.

What You Bring

• Thermal spray or coating or special process experience
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent experience
• 4-8 years of experience of progressive experience in process engineering or manufacturing engineering with increasing technical responsibility and leadership.
• Proven success in developing, scaling, and optimizing complex manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to apply engineering judgment and data-driven problem-solving to resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings and collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Experience working cross-functionally and managing competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to mentoring, continuous improvement, and fostering a collaborative and quality-driven team culture.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is the group name for the collective technical services provided by the legacy companies of Metal Improvement Company("MIC"), E/M Coating Services, Everlube Products, FW Gartner Thermal Spraying, Para Tech Coating, Component Coating & Repair Services, Bolt's Metallizing, Keronite, and IMR Test Labs.

CWST is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.

To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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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.

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