Process Engineer

ALTEK ELECTRONICS • Torrington, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will play a critical role in optimizing and enhancing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety within our production facilities. This position involves analyzing current processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing innovative solutions to reduce waste and increase throughput. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and maintenance to ensure seamless process integration and compliance with industry standards. They will also be responsible for developing and validating process simulations and control strategies to support continuous improvement initiatives. Ultimately, this role aims to drive operational excellence and contribute to the company’s competitive advantage in the manufacturing sector.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education (technical certification, associate degree, bachelor’s degree) with at least 5 years of relevant work experience. Consideration will be given for additional years of experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• Proven record of accomplishments showing process improvement and the ability to streamline processes.
• Experience working in a high demand contract or OE manufacturing environment with electro- mechanical components and products.
• Knowledge of AS9100/ISO 9001:2015 quality systems, IPC-A-610, IPC-620, and J-STD-001 standards.
• Proficiency in CAD software, including SolidWorks and other CAD/CAM modeling tools.
• The ability to develop labor estimates for quoting.
• Strong communication skills, combined with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly motivated individual capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and organizational objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with tooling design, fixture, jig, and/or template creation desired
• Demonstrated accomplishments leading and implementing quality improvement projects desired.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt experience preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 quality systems is considered a valuable asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve safety, throughput, efficiencies, production yields, and costs.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in all aspects related to production, including training of employees in the appropriate use of tooling, equipment, interpretation of assembly documentation, and lean tools, techniques, and practices.
• Interface with and give support, as required to Managers, Manufacturing, Test, Purchasing, Engineering, Process Documentation, and Materials.
• Coordinates with the various departments engaged in setting up or changing the manufacturing processes involved with the new or revised product.
• Establishes standardized work, process flow, detailed procedures, and requirements for all phases of manufacturing to meet cost, quality, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Develops, improves, and monitors tooling for prototype and legacy products.
• Take responsibility for other essential duties, as determined by management
• Lead and/or contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Benefits

• Medical Plans with company HSA contributions
• Dental
• Vision – employee only level coverage paid by employer
• Employer paid Life up to $50,000
• Options for additional life
• Critical Illness & Personal Accident plans
• 401k plan with up to 4% company match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree