5-7 years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in CNC machining
Hands-on expertise in CNC turning and milling processes
Strong skills in GD&T and blueprint interpretation
Proven track record of measurable process improvements
Experience managing equipment, tooling, or process projects
Desire to work directly on the production floor
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
Drive process improvements to reduce cycle time, scrap, and costs while enhancing quality
Modernize older equipment to meet current standards
Support equipment relocation and work redistribution across the site
Facilitate scaling operations with increased shifts and production volume
Develop stable machining processes for VTLs, mills, and lathes using production data
Lead projects from specifications to production startup
Prepare capital expenditure requests with technical analysis and cost justification
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
HSA with company contributions on the high-deductible plan
401(k) eligibility with a 3% company match
PTO available immediately, plus a floating holiday
Tuition reimbursement up to $3,000 per year
Disability and voluntary life insurance
Structured onboarding plan with a buddy system
Ownership of improvement projects at a rapidly expanding site
Full Job Description
Trueline is seeking a Process Engineer to join its team in the Hartford, CT area. You'll drive process improvements across a fast-growing machining operation, modernize older equipment, and help the site scale. Pay is $90,000-$115,000 plus a 5% bonus opportunity.
The site is on track to become a $100 million operation within three years. It has added a second shift and is bringing in equipment and work from another location. The right person is an innovative, hands-on engineer who wants to be on the floor every day, helping give the business a competitive edge.
What You'll Do as the Process Engineer:
Drive process improvements that reduce cycle time, scrap, and cost while improving quality and throughput
Modernize older and legacy equipment, bringing it up to today's standards
Support equipment relocation projects and help redistribute work across the site by specialty
Help the operation scale with added shifts and growing production volume
Develop stable, repeatable machining processes for VTLs, mills, and lathes, backed by production data
Lead projects from initial specifications through vendor selection, installation, and production startup
Prepare capital expenditure requests with supporting technical analysis and cost justification
Develop routings, time standards, and process documentation
Support fixture and tooling design and first article runs
Partner with Quality to maintain process capability, and apply GD&T requirements on the floor
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues directly with machinists and production leaders
Lead continuous improvement efforts as part of the company's lean and Industry 4.0 initiatives
Must-Haves as the Process Engineer:
Mid-level process or manufacturing engineering experience in a CNC machining environment
Hands-on knowledge of CNC turning and milling processes
Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation skills
A track record of measurable process improvements
Experience managing equipment, tooling, or process projects through implementation
A hands-on approach and the desire to work on the production floor every day
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
U.S. person status (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) to satisfy ITAR requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology, or equivalent experience
Ability to work onsite in the Hartford, CT area
Nice-to-Haves as the Process Engineer:
Aerospace, defense, or precision machining experience
Experience with large-part turning or ring work
Mastercam or Siemens NX experience
Experience retrofitting or modernizing older machine tools
Experience with equipment relocations or plant layout projects
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
Fixture and tooling design experience
Experience with ERP systems such as Infor LN or Baan
This Role Offers:
Base salary of $90,000-$115,000, depending on experience, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
5% bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, with a choice of PPO and high-deductible plans
An HSA with company contributions on the high-deductible plan
A wellness program that lowers medical premiums when you complete your annual preventive exam
401(k) eligibility on day one, with a company match of 3% on the first 6% you contribute
PTO you can use right away, plus a floating holiday
Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per year
Disability and voluntary life insurance
A first-shift, salaried schedule
A structured 30-60-90 day onboarding plan with a buddy system
Real ownership of improvement and modernization projects at a rapidly expanding site supporting commercial aviation, defense, and space programs
