Title: Process Engineer

Location: Oxford, MI

Warnke Precision Machining, a subsidiary of Palladyne AI, is a high precision machine shop with assembly capabilities that specializes in manufacturing complex components. In the aerospace and defense industries, our experienced team works directly with several Primes on federal government and military contracts. As an AS9100D registered company, quality comes first, and our work fills a need for reliable, high-quality products. From advanced, high precision, 5-axis machines to traditional, manual machines, Warnke’s in-house capabilities and technical expertise allows our work to speak for itself.

Palladyne AI (NASDAQ: PYDN) is an AI software company on a mission to automate physically demanding work that has historically been “too complex to automate.” With more than thirty years of robotics R&D — including during our time under Raytheon — we’ve developed advanced AI and ML software that enables robots to observe, learn, reason, and act with human-like intelligence.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of simple to moderately complex processes for machined components
• Create process models and drawings using CAD system for production and inspection
• Determine inspection requirements for each process step with Quality
• Design holding fixtures for manufacturing
• Conduct job review and implement changes on future iterations of the project
• Create job routings and release completed engineering packages to Quality
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of products
• Maintain manufacturing capabilities per work center to facilitate production processes
• Review product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results
• Design, develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods
• Perform product & process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency
• Conduct and present product and process risk assessments
• Optimize operating instructions to meet customer specifications while meeting cost targets
• Analyze and optimize customer requirements with Quality
• Implement and maintain process controls with Quality
• Manage workflow between Programming and Engineering
• Manage Engineering workflow and work responsibilities of other engineers
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five years of XP
• Machining and manufacturing background required
• Experience with ferrous, non-ferrous, and superalloys preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge required
• SolidWorks or similar CAD experience required
• Familiarity with CAM processes required
• JobBoss2 ERP or similar experience preferred

GROWTH & IMPACT

· Warnke’s contracts and scope are rapidly growing. As part of the company, you will be able to have a big impact through ownership of processes and new components being machined, and you will see these components integrated into systems that are critical to aerospace and defense readiness.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We believe providing employees with competitive pay and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, potential equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture). The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within our leveling.

CULTURE

Our culture is built on trust, integrity, and a shared commitment to serving a mission greater than ourselves. As a government contracting company, we support customers whose work protects national security, strengthens public safety, and advances critical technologies. That responsibility shapes how we work every day—with accountability, professionalism, and pride in doing things the right way.

We believe exceptional results come from exceptional people. Our teams are made up of experts who are deeply committed to their craft and to one another. We foster an environment where collaboration is expected, diverse perspectives are respected, and every employee is empowered to contribute ideas, solve problems, and make an impact.

Integrity is non-negotiable. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical and compliance standards, understanding that our customers and partners rely on us to operate with transparency, discretion, and reliability. Trust—earned through consistent performance and principled decision-making—is the foundation of every relationship we build.

We are equally committed to our people’s growth. We invest in continuous learning, leadership development, and career progression, ensuring that our employees have the tools, training, and opportunities they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving technical and regulatory environment.

Above all, we are united by a sense of purpose. The work we do matters, and every role contributes to a broader mission that serves the public good. When you join our team, you become part of a culture that values excellence, teamwork, and service—where your work makes a meaningful difference every day.

THE FINE PRINT

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted

It is Warnke’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.