Process Engineer
About The Position
The Process Engineer develops new methods, techniques, and improvements for production areas including assembly, vibration welding, subassembly, and polymers. The role performs basic and advanced assembly engineering assignments, including deploying Poka Yoke, smart tools, vision systems, and other assembly error-proofing methods. It addresses manufacturing problems, tooling and assembly-machine design, and process improvements, with the goal of improving assembly efficiency, quality, and production performance. The position researches and evaluates manufacturing methods, conducts tests and analyses, documents findings and process changes, and designs, builds, modifies, tests, and debugs equipment. It also plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflows, and equipment layouts; coordinates with product design, vendors, management, and other staff; and manages multiple engineering projects within defined timelines. The role provides emergency engineering support as required, including on-call or on-site assistance.
Requirements
- Four-year college degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Seven to ten years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Research and design methodologies and techniques to improve product quality, error-proofing, production-line speed, and production cost-effectiveness.
- Recommend and implement methods, techniques, and technologies to reduce downtime and improve quality.
- Improve completed products and ensure they are assembled correctly, meet quality standards, and are completed within set task times.
- Apply sound engineering practices to solve problems and complete assigned tasks within required timelines.
- Document study findings and develop systems to track and record process changes.
- Test and critically evaluate finished products for engineering changes, then implement recommended changes based on evaluations and findings.
- Create engineering designs and build or modify equipment; test and debug designs, assemblies, process improvements, and error-proofing equipment.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve assembly and subsequent manufacturing operations and methods.
- Plan, schedule, and conduct tests and analyses on samples of completed parts.
- Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow; design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
- Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously with limited supervision and within defined timelines.
- Provide 24-hour emergency engineering support through on-call or on-site assistance as required.
- Coordinate with planning and design staff on product design to ensure efficient production methods.
- Consult vendors about product specifications, arrange equipment, material, or parts purchases, and evaluate products against specifications and quality standards.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to inform management decisions.
- Coordinate with management, engineering, and other staff on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and related production considerations.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
- Ensure work affecting product quality is performed competently based on appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.
- Assume additional related responsibilities as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Onsite health and wellness center for employees and eligible family members.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability.
- Pension plan, fully vested after five years.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.
- Potential for annual merit increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
