Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
Elmira Stamping & Manufacturing-North is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to develop production documentation and job-specific work instructions. Using customer-provided designs and specifications, this role helps ensure products meet requirements while promoting process efficiency, consistent production, and quality standards. The engineer develops and implements repeatable, cost-effective manufacturing methods and supports quality, operational, and continuous-improvement objectives. The position requires understanding a broad range of manufacturing operations, including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly. The engineer evaluates and improves manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows; troubleshoots shop-floor equipment and process issues; and supports the transition of new parts from concept to full-scale production. The role also helps ensure compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations, prepares technical documentation, and assists with engineering change notices and special projects. Elmira Stamping & Manufacturing provides CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and assembly services to industries including defense, medical, and aerospace. Its operations use modern production equipment and inspection techniques that meet or exceed ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in a metal manufacturing environment, with hands-on exposure to stamping presses, CNC machining, or tooling design.
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for fixture design and drawing review.
- Strong knowledge of blueprints, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and manufacturing tooling.
- Familiarity with continuous-improvement methods, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Responsibilities
- Develop detailed production documentation and job-specific work instructions.
- Use customer designs and specifications to ensure products are manufactured to requirements and quality standards.
- Develop and implement repeatable, cost-effective manufacturing methods.
- Evaluate, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes, tooling, and workflows for progressive die stamping, deep-draw operations, and CNC machining.
- Troubleshoot shop-floor equipment and process issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.
- Transition new parts from concept to full-scale production by establishing standard operating procedures, routings, and work instructions.
- Ensure manufacturing operations, equipment modifications, and chemical and material handling comply with safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Assist with technical documentation, engineering change notices, and special operational projects as assigned by management.
- Support quality, operational, and continuous-improvement objectives.
Benefits
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary disability insurance
- Voluntary accident insurance
- Voluntary cancer insurance
- Voluntary critical illness insurance
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
