A multi-million-dollar aerospace manufacturing company is seeking a Process & Automation Engineer to support complex CNC machining operations within a high-mix, low-volume production environment supplying critical aerospace and defence programs.

This is an opportunity to join a growing operation where engineering has direct visibility to leadership and where career progression is driven by impact, operational improvements, and leadership ability- not years of tenure. The business actively promotes high performers into leadership positions, with long-term growth pathways into manufacturing leadership and operations management. At VP level, the company offers highly lucrative stock option opportunities tied directly to company performance and growth.

One of the biggest benefits of this role is the ability to make visible, measurable improvements within operations while working closely with operators, supervisors, and leadership to shape the future of manufacturing performance across the facility.

What’s in It for You as a Process & Automation Engineer?

• Clear progression path into Manufacturing Management and Operations Leadership.
• High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and operational decision-making.
• Opportunity to drive real process improvements within a highly engineered aerospace environment.
• Fast-paced manufacturing operation where your ideas and initiatives can have immediate impact.
• Long-term leadership growth opportunities with performance-based progression.
• Lucrative long-term earning potential through leadership and executive-level stock option programs.
• Work within a sophisticated CNC machining environment including multi-axis machining, grinding, and automated manufacturing systems.
• Ability to help modernise operations and shape continuous improvement culture across the shop floor.

What You Need to Bring as a Process & Automation Engineer:

• Experience supporting CNC machining or precision manufacturing operations within a production environment.
• Strong process improvement and operational problem-solving experience.
• Ability to work directly with operators and supervisors to improve throughput, reduce downtime, and drive efficiency improvements.
• Hands-on engineering mindset with the ability to identify bottlenecks and implement practical manufacturing solutions.
• Experience supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations rather than purely project-based engineering work..

Nice-to-Haves for the Process & Automation Engineer

• Aerospace & Defence manufacturing experience.
• Exposure to automation systems, robotics, or manufacturing integration projects.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Familiarity with multi-axis CNC machining, grinding operations, or mill-turn environments.
• Exposure to PLCs, automation vendors, or factory automation technologies.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys being highly visible on the shop floor, solving operational challenges in real time, and driving measurable manufacturing improvements. The company is looking for someone who can build strong relationships with operators while helping modernise processes, improve efficiency, and support the next phase of operational growth.

If you would like to have a confidential chat, please contact Rabeel Imrane; Rabeel.imrane@rps-recruitment.com, +1 626 630 8659.