Process Engineer

Albany International Corp.•Rochester, NH

18d

About The Position

The Process Engineer will design and refine Intermediate Operations and Molding of 3D woven performs to support key production programs. This role entails generating comprehensive documentation, collaborating with internal teams and customers, and implementing continuous improvement strategies to optimize cost and performance. By managing key product and process requirements, the engineer will ensure that all initiatives align with project goals and deliver exceptional quality and efficiency. Ultimately the Process Engineer contributes to the organization’s overall success by ensuring that manufacturing operations run smoothly and effectively.

Requirements

BS Engineering degree, ME/AE/EE preferred
3+ years direct experience in Manufacturing or Process Engineering. Composite or aerospace experience a plus
Knowledge and understanding of aerospace composite structures
General knowledge of textiles, weaving equipment/process, and preform a plus
Experience with AS9100 or equivalent
Ability to translate design outputs to production documentation
Composite or molding experience a plusExcellent written and oral communication
Application of Lean and Six Sigma tools to understand and solve problems
Statistical analysis software (MiniTab or equivalent)
Application of risk analysis tools
Proven problem-solving skills in teamwork setting
Willingness to perform “hands-on” work
Action oriented
Detail oriented
Results driven
Strong decision-making
Customer Focus
Time management
Ability to prioritize effectively
Data analysis
Interpret specifications and drawings
Ability to interpret customer needs

Nice To Haves

Composite or aerospace experience a plus
General knowledge of textiles, weaving equipment/process, and preform a plus
Composite or molding experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop molding and intermediate manufacturing processes for key development and production programs.
Generate and maintain work instructions and process documentation to meet product requirements.
Provide necessary support to train production staff.
Provide technical recommendations to continuously improve processing techniques and equipment.
Support periodic engineering/technical project updates and reviews as needed.
Interact with customers to understand product and process requirements.
Identify methods to reduce average part cost (APC) through material usage, labor utilization, cycle optimization, and yield improvement.
Execute activities and projects within intended scope and schedule.
Perform and contribute to feasibility & trade studies, cost analysis and return on investment (ROI) and cost benefit evaluations.
Identify Key Product Characteristics (KPC’s), manage and control to maintain quality and consistency.
Organize, prepare for, and/or conduct technical design reviews to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Work Cell Qualification: Commission and qualify manufacturing work cells through Installation, Operation, and Process (IQ, OQ, PQ) processes.
Support root cause corrective action activities using structured practices such as DMAIC, 8D, etc.
Perform failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA, pFMEA, dFMEA)
Lead project management (PM) for improvement activities following PM guidelines and New Product Introduction (NPI) structure
Provide inputs on autonomous maintenance (AM) and preventative maintenance (PM) best practices for key equipment components.
Collaboration with other sites and functional groups to support best practices, lessons learned, and production alignment.
Customer support including, but not limited to: data sharing, project collaboration, and presentation report out.