What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Process Development Engineer position at SkyWater Search Partners?
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- Posted: February 18,2026
This role is ideal for a candidate with machine shop experience ready for the next step in their career. If you’ve got experience setting up mills & lathes, know your GD&T, quoting jobs, documenting manufacturing processes, and can take a print and instruct a programmer how to manufacture the part, this is the role for you.
Responsibilities
- Develop, document, and implement machining processes from print to finished part.
- Quote jobs and estimate cycle times based on CAD models or prints.
- Coach and collaborate with operators and programmers to ensure process adherence.
- Interpret complex GD&T and dimensional drawings to guide machining processes.
- Identify opportunities for productivity improvement, cost reduction, and scrap minimization.
- Optimize CNC machines (lathes, mills) for maximum efficiency.
- Maintain and update work instructions, SOPs, and performance metrics.
- Bachelor's or Associate's Degree strongly preferred, but not required in lieu of machine shop experience
- CNC machining experience in lieu of a degree is preferable; machine shop background required.
- Strong understanding of GD&T and ability to interpret complex prints
- Experience with CAD software (Inventor preferred); programming knowledge a plus.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.