Process Engineer I

l d mccauley LLC. • Orchard Park, NY

2d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly talented and motivated Process Engineer I to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing the technical aspects of McGard/L. D. McCauley manufacturing, sorting, and assembly processes. The company has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. They have a reputation as a global leader due to their commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• BSME, BSIE, BSCE, BSEE, or related curriculum preferred.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Experience with 2D drawings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Minitab a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of McGard/L. D. McCauley manufacturing, sorting, and assembly processes.
• Responsible for all aspects of process management including establishing process goals, recommending process equipment, establishing process set points, establishing process controls, establishing process metrics, and troubleshooting technical issues by expected due dates.
• Establish new production processes using inputs from Product Engineering, QA, and the responsible manufacturing/assembly department.
• Prove out the new process prior to releasing for production.
• Lead process improvement teams to reduce scrap, to increase utilization, to improve throughput, and to improve safety.
• Investigate new technologies to establish new processes, to obtain process improvements, and/or to reduce costs.
• Perform cost analysis to determine process costs or cost savings.
• Will follow all quality systems procedures.
• Travel may be required to support projects, to manage process issues, and to support customer issues.
• Will be required to manage and attend meetings for the assigned projects.
• Status results may be communicated via any media required.
• Will also interface with people at all levels of the company.
• Will provide reports, presentations, and knowledge-based documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level