Process Engineer Parts

Noveon International•San Marcos, TX

1h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and cost-effective operations. This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, product specifications, and customer requirements, along with the ability to integrate process design with ERP systems and cost analysis.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field).
A strong understanding of machining operations and equipment.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., routing, BOMs, cost structures).
Ability to interpret customer specifications and translate them into process requirements.
Experience with process development, validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
Experience in high-volume or advanced manufacturing environments.
Familiarity with cost modeling and product costing methodologies.
Experience supporting new equipment installation and commissioning.

Nice To Haves

3–7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with machining processes.
Lean, Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

Developing, documenting, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to support production goals and quality standards
Applying strong knowledge of machining processes to optimize performance, reduce waste, and improve throughput.
Leading DOE (Design of Experiments) to establish process windows and robustness, own process capability targets (Cp, Cpk)
Interpreting and translating customer requirements and product specifications into effective and compliant manufacturing processes
Evaluating, implementing, and supporting both existing and new machinery, ensuring proper integration into production workflows
Defining and maintaining process routing, bills of materials (BOMs), and standard work instructions within the ERP system
Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment on product and process requirements
Leading process validation activities for new product introductions (NPI) and process changes.
Updating and defining process FMEA (risk analysis) and control plans.
Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
Driving digitization and automation where it improves consistency and cost.
Analyzing production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
Monitoring and improving yield performance across production lines to achieve yield entitlement targets.
Playing an integral role in determining product cost, including labor, material, and process-related inputs
Supporting troubleshooting efforts on the production floor and providing technical guidance to operations teams.
Leading root cause analysis using 8D and 5 Why’s and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards