Process Engineer – CNC Machining & Aerospace

Job overview

The Process Engineer – CNC Machining & Aerospace role is an onsite, hands-on shop-floor position in Simpsonville, SC. Compensation is not specified. The role supports high-precision aerospace manufacturing, where process decisions affect quality, yield, efficiency, and stability. The engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes from launch through production, helping reduce variation and scrap while improving first-pass yield, cycle time, cost, and throughput. Close work with machinists, quality, and production teams helps ensure reliable processes and compliance with aerospace quality standards.

What you'll do

• Develop, validate, and optimize aerospace manufacturing processes
• conduct root cause analysis and corrective action for process variation and scrap reduction
• partner with CNC machinists, quality, and production teams to improve first-pass yield
• maintain process documentation, work instructions, and control plans
• support tooling, fixture, and method development
• lead continuous improvement using Lean / Six Sigma principles
• analyze production data to improve cycle time, cost, and throughput
• ensure compliance with AS9100 and aerospace quality standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

process engineer

cnc machining

aerospace

simpsonville sc

shop-floor engineering

manufacturing processes

root cause analysis

first-pass yield

lean / six sigma

as9100

tooling and fixtures

full-time

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role is embedded in production and directly supports aircraft engine performance, flight-critical components, and defense manufacturing output. Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience; aerospace or defense experience and Lean Six Sigma certification are preferred, not required.

About the employer

DRT Holdings, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing. Sector: 33.