Process Engineer

Valence•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Process Engineer supports manufacturing processes in the plant and for customers. The role uses sound engineering practices to troubleshoot and resolve process issues, provide process expertise to internal and external customers, and implement systemic improvements to enhance quality, operational efficiency, manufacturing consistency, and reduce production costs. The Process Engineer helps move processes and projects into production, minimizes downtime, and supports timely project completion through technical guidance, analysis, documentation, and training.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
Results-oriented, with a commitment to process ownership and the ability to prioritize.
Demonstrated proficiency with problem-solving tools, including 5 Whys, Is / Is Not, Pareto Diagrams, Design of Experiments, and FMEA.
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret specifications, prints, and other technical documents.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and resolve production-floor process issues quickly to minimize downtime.
Drive and implement continuous improvements to increase operational efficiency and manufacturing consistency.
Provide process expertise to internal and external customers and support the use and expansion of the business’s intellectual property.
Mentor and train line operators, lab technicians, and Process/Engineering Technicians and interns.
Serve as a technical resource to customers and internal stakeholders to implement new processes and resolve production-related issues.
Guide Production Managers, line operators, and technicians to support on-time completion of assigned tasks.
Provide ongoing technical assistance and training to Production Operators on hardware processing.
Evaluate project feasibility and alignment with VST capabilities, and coordinate conceptual production processes to validate or reject feasibility.
Design tooling and racks for chemical processing of manufactured components in various configurations and base materials.
Work with pumps, rectifiers, and other equipment to optimize process efficiencies.
Use Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) to assess the reliability, safety, performance, and risk of new processes and evaluate potential risk mitigation.
Drive production process implementation and manage transitions into production; troubleshoot technical and process-related issues as needed.
Troubleshoot and conduct root cause analysis of project, production, and chemical bath process issues; keep the Operations Manager and General Manager informed of progress and process changes.
Generate project reports to help internal stakeholders manage projects against budgets and timelines.
Assist with post-mortem project analysis to improve project performance and duration.
Evaluate and validate vendors’ capabilities, quality, reliability, and reputation; ensure vendors understand project needs, expectations, and process changes.
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
Accurately document time allocation, assess production trends, identify improvement opportunities, and make recommendations to management.