Process Engineer
Curtiss Wright
US-TX-Houston (ST-704) · Posted October 5, 2026
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About the job
Process Engineer
We are looking for a Process Engineer to join our Houston (Pearland) team!
As our Process Engineer, you will be a part of the production team at our Surface Technologies facility, specializing in Thermal Spray coatings.
This is a hands-on opportunity working with production staff as well as being involved in developing customer projects and industrializing current projects.
Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $75,000-$90,000
Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in TX. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.
We Take Care of Our People
Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *
Your Challenge
Working hands-on with the team to develop customer projects, creating documentation, including working instructions and workmanship standards; and industrializing the projects at hand.
Working with the production staff on the floor to ensure process documents are followed and providing technical support.
Designing tools for customer projects.
Troubleshooting problems associated with the manufacturing process.
Communicate with customer engineering and quality teams to resolve problems.
Working with QA department to assist with internal and external audits as required.
Improve existing operations for increased quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost savings.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
Experience with lean principles and continuous improvement
Solidworks / AutoCAD and blueprint interpretation experience
Great technical and interpersonal communication skills
Enthusiasm, commitment and motivation
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
Preferred
Robotics programming
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies ("CWST") is a Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation, a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets.
To learn more, please visit us at Surface Treatment and Metal Improvement | CWST
*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.
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Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
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