Process Engineer

Standex•Billerica, MA

About The Position

Standex International is a global industrial growth company operating through our market-leading brands in electronics, cutting-edge forming technologies, engraving, and scientific refrigeration. We work with our customers to advance progress through innovation. From inventing and producing parts for next-generation space vehicles to evolving vaccine refrigeration, designing functional textures for everyday products, improving renewable energy technology, and much more, we are focused on making what’s next possible. The mission of the Standex Engineering Technologies Group (ETG), through its Spincraft business, is to utilize cutting-edge technologies and processes to deliver advanced metal forming solutions to leading OEMs and Tier-1 manufacturers. These capabilities, combined with industry partnerships and unparalleled customer intimacy, allow us to design and manufacture cost-effective, single-source, quality solutions for the diversified markets of aviation, space systems, defense, energy, and medical systems. What You'll Do Act as the technical liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing Assist with design and approval of tool designs for critical processing Develop process flowcharts and pictorial diagrams Responsible for programming (machining/forming/robot) depending on focus/assignment File management of CNC spin programs Capture the process information (ex. tooling/fixturing concepts, rollers, inserts, tool holders, speeds, feeds, etc…) necessary for detailed process definition and control Develop “visual” process instructions that will be used by operators (machining, assembly, heat treatment, welding, packaging, etc…), setting up and executing critical processes, and can be used for training purposes Review QA supplied control plans and inspection logs as required Analyze technology and resource needs to plan and assess the feasibility of processes and associated equipment Assist Maintenance with machine troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair when necessary Update schedules and project status using MS Project or other software for new orders when needed Assist in evaluating/dispositioning nonconformance reports and provide/implement correction action Provide estimating support and input through running process simulations, developing layouts, and tool concepts for costing/quoting Support the development and improvement of engineering departmental procedures Participate in the maintenance of engineering drawings and standards Assist with developing PFMEAs where/when necessary to mitigate process risk Perform observation/time studies for developing standards and improving processes for feedback to the Project Engineer Analyze process and cost data (ex. planned vs. actual) for technical decision-making purposes Assist with scanning inspection for development/CI purposes if QA/inspectors are unavailable Participate in, track, & lead process improvement activities for assigned parts/projects Evaluate ,research, and perform due diligence of new technology(s) under the direction of the team

Requirements

2-4 year technical/engineering degree preferred but not required
Minimum of 4 years of engineering/manufacturing experience or previous/relevant intern/co-op experience.
Proficiency in SolidWorks and MS Office products is desired
Basic understanding of GD&T
Demonstrated problem-solving skills with a desire to grow in the role and apply new manufacturing technologies or processes to remain competitive

Nice To Haves

Familiar with typical fabrication processes such as sheet metal forming, rolling, assembly, welding, heat treating, and machining
Ability to handle multiple projects/tasks at one time
Great attention to detail and strong communication skills
A self-starter with a willingness to take ownership and initiative of a process from concept through completion

Responsibilities

Act as the technical liaison between Engineering and Manufacturing
Assist with design and approval of tool designs for critical processing
Develop process flowcharts and pictorial diagrams
Responsible for programming (machining/forming/robot) depending on focus/assignment
File management of CNC spin programs
Capture the process information (ex. tooling/fixturing concepts, rollers, inserts, tool holders, speeds, feeds, etc…) necessary for detailed process definition and control
Develop “visual” process instructions that will be used by operators (machining, assembly, heat treatment, welding, packaging, etc…), setting up and executing critical processes, and can be used for training purposes
Review QA supplied control plans and inspection logs as required
Analyze technology and resource needs to plan and assess the feasibility of processes and associated equipment
Assist Maintenance with machine troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair when necessary
Update schedules and project status using MS Project or other software for new orders when needed
Assist in evaluating/dispositioning nonconformance reports and provide/implement correction action
Provide estimating support and input through running process simulations, developing layouts, and tool concepts for costing/quoting
Support the development and improvement of engineering departmental procedures
Participate in the maintenance of engineering drawings and standards
Assist with developing PFMEAs where/when necessary to mitigate process risk
Perform observation/time studies for developing standards and improving processes for feedback to the Project Engineer
Analyze process and cost data (ex. planned vs. actual) for technical decision-making purposes
Assist with scanning inspection for development/CI purposes if QA/inspectors are unavailable
Participate in, track, & lead process improvement activities for assigned parts/projects
Evaluate ,research, and perform due diligence of new technology(s) under the direction of the team