Materials/Process Engineer
About The Position
AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US-based pioneer in the manufacturer of High Purity Metal Strip, Specialty Shaped Wire, Engineered Shaped Components and Thermal Management Materials. With more than 50 years of experience, AMETEK SMP Wallingford has numerous patents in technically advanced metallurgical materials and is a global leader in High Purity Materials via Wrought Powder Metallurgy. AMETEK is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Process Engineer who will operate as a key staff resource applying engineering and business skills to carry out core functions in a hands-on manufacturing process.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering- Metallurgical/Materials highly preferred, Mechanical preferred, other Engineering disciplines considered with relevant manufacturing experience
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility, with emphasis on process improvement, an understanding of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and material testing.
- Experience on safety teams, accident investigations, and/or elimination of workplace hazards via engineering controls
- Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR regulated)
Nice To Haves
- Strong background in math and statistics preferred.
- Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software is a plus.
- Experience with utilizing Kaizen methods preferred
- Green belt/Six Sigma belt certification and application experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in our core products, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
- Provides technical, and applied research to manufacturing, focused on product and process improvement.
- Remains current on new technology options for Ametek products and manufacturing processes, and regularly shares information with the workforce, customers, and vendors.
- Develops and drives several concurrent operational excellence (OPEX) projects.
- Supports safety improvements of equipment and processes and promotes “Zero-Incident” culture.
- Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Process Control Plans.
- Generates reports to document and communicate all Process Engineering activities.
- Works with Engineering Manager and others to originate Capital Appropriation Requests and similar documents to support new or changed equipment.
- Performs Root Cause/Failure Analysis of products during manufacturing and/or during fabrication/assembly of product for safety, quality and production issues.
- Define production structures for orders to be manufactured.
- Review manufacturing capabilities for quote reviews with commercial department.
- Define metallurgical capability of Ametek products.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing problems on the floor with operators.
- Perform any other duties as needed to support production and quality objectives.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
