WHO ARE WESonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 12 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.POSITION SUMMARYWe are currently seeking a Process Engineer I. Working under the supervision of a project manager, engineering manager, supervisor, or lead, the Process Engineer I will work with the Engineering team to ensure successful integration of product requirements between design/stress, manufacturing, quality/test and product maintenance organizations. The Process Engineer I will work both independently as well as part of a team to ensure the systematic conversion of customer requirements into product solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints throughout the value stream.ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIESThe Process Engineer I will receive instructions on task specifications and process design constraints and will be expected to utilize a limited level of experience and judgment to plan and accomplish tasks in the following areas:Work closely with Engineering team to perform technical product requirements identification and analysisAssist in problem-solving, troubleshooting and/or development of various processes or technologiesAssist in trade studies during product development and producibility evaluationsAssist team in the coordination of product development, configuration management and operations to ensure requirements are properly decomposed, integrated into product definition and capable of flowing seamlessly through the value streamUnder guidance from team leader, serve as program interface with customer and certification authorities regarding product test requirementsAssist in Certification Test Plan DevelopmentAssist engineering team responsible for product test fixture concepts, design, and fabricationAssist with product Certification Test executionReview engineering dataset releases in accordance with pre-established guidelines to ensure design intent is conveyed using model-based definition and PDM systemsPerforms other duties as required.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCESRequires a BSME, BSCE, BSAE, or a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and a minimum of 0-4 years of experience in the Aerospace Industry or in a related field.Requires working knowledge of:CATIA V5, PDM systems and MS Office products.Standard tooling and flexible tooling conceptsRequires familiarity with basic and advanced quality system requirementsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTESAbility to sit or stand for extended periods of timeNoise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loudRequired to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protectionMay occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 poundWHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?We take care of our people.401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contributionCompetitive wagesPaid holidaysPaid time offMedical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insuranceShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityEmployee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resourcesWellness programTuition assistanceSubject to eligibility, terms, and conditionsThis job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an “at will” basis and may be terminated at any time.Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America‘s Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans EmployerNOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERSIt has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers, purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (“LMI Aerospace”).This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites, or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America, please email