Process Engineer

Quabbin Wire & Cable Co • Ware, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Quabbin Wire & Cable is seeking a Process Engineer to support customer requirements, quality objectives, and manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role develops, improves, troubleshoots, and stabilizes production processes, working cross-functionally with design engineering, production, maintenance, suppliers, and customers to improve capability, throughput, cost, quality, and delivery.

The Process Engineer designs and develops processes for new and established products; maintains process documentation and documentation control systems to support ISO 9001 compliance; and analyzes manufacturing processes using statistical methods and design of experiments. The role also supports equipment upgrades, raw material and equipment qualification, new product and process development, capital equipment planning, and corrective actions. This is a full-time, on-site, 40-hour position with standard office hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a similar engineering discipline, along with strong mechanical aptitude.
• Experience developing and improving capital-intensive manufacturing processes; wire and cable, hose, tubing, extruded plastics, or similar products are preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with process analysis, troubleshooting, control, and documentation.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and ability to facilitate structured, team-based problem-solving activities.
• Demonstrated competency in design of experiments (DOE), process failure mode and effects analysis (PFMEA), and lean manufacturing.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Solid oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated skill in cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through on commitments.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop optimized processes for new and established products.
• Maintain, review, and develop process documentation and documentation control systems to support compliance with ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Plan, design, develop, and implement improvements to manufacturing capability, methods, throughput, costs, process flow, and efficiency.
• Prototype process improvements using a 3D printer and other rapid prototyping equipment.
• Analyze manufacturing processes using statistical methods and design of experiments to evaluate capability, identify sources of variation, and guide improvements.
• Work with production and maintenance to improve or upgrade existing equipment, provide technical drawings of proposed upgrades, and support implementation.
• Develop and perform raw material and equipment qualification plans in conjunction with engineering management.
• Collaborate with design engineers to assess manufacturing capability and provide technical support for new product and process development and introduction.
• Lead development projects to meet customer specifications and delivery and cost expectations.
• Troubleshoot and stabilize manufacturing processes that are unstable or not meeting performance requirements.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and maintenance personnel to provide technical support and training.
• Contribute to capital equipment planning, sourcing, specification, installation, and qualification.
• Champion continual improvement and facilitate team problem-solving activities.
• Participate in Kaizen events and other cross-functional problem-solving groups.
• Interface with outside equipment, materials, and tooling suppliers.
• Work with quality and manufacturing to develop and implement robust corrective actions for internal and external customer complaints.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Employee discounts.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time