Process Engineer IV

Materion • Newton, MA

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About The Position

This position drives manufacturing process improvements to optimize safety, quality, and efficiency. The engineer works with supervisors and operators to implement improvements and establishes equipment design criteria through engineering and manufacturing analysis in a capital-equipment-intensive environment. The role involves troubleshooting and improving production equipment, designing and commissioning new equipment, and resolving complex machinery issues while balancing plant operability, safety, quality, and cost.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of experience in a similar or related metals-manufacturing, task-driven environment.
• Knowledge of process controls, including HMI screens and operator interfaces, to optimize manufacturing equipment efficiencies.
• Skill in preparing cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports.
• Ability to complete project assignments on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and safety requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Must qualify for access to U.S. controlled technology under applicable export-control requirements, or be eligible for an export license; any offer requiring an export license is conditional on Materion’s determination that it can obtain one within its business requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with manufacturing supervisors and operators to address problems and identify process-improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot existing production equipment on the factory floor and implement designs.
• Engineer, design, install, and commission new production equipment, and train operators.
• Evaluate technical input from factory-floor observations and manufacturing personnel and multidisciplinary engineering groups to solve complex machinery operational issues.
• Interpret, prioritize, and complete engineering activities to achieve optimal machinery designs and performance, considering plant operability, safety, quality, and cost.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for cost-effective materials and subcontracting services.
• Assign and supervise consulting contractors as required to complete projects.

What This Job Offers

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