Process Engineer
TPI Composites Inc•Newton, IA
•Hybrid
About The Position
At TPI, the Process Engineer plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing BladeAssure technologies within the manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for monitoring system performance, troubleshooting and resolving operational issues, supporting new technology implementation, and ensuring standardized processes across the facility. The Process Engineer partners closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, product quality, and operational performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field, combined with hands-on experience supporting and optimizing automated manufacturing systems, robotics, electromechanical equipment, pneumatics, motion controls, and industrial automation technologies.
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, autonomous systems, equipment integration, process controls, PLCs, firmware, safety controllers, CMMS platforms, and condition-based monitoring (CbM) systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, cost, and operational performance.
- Must possess strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, along with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation control.
- Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments, including spending extended periods on the production floor, supporting multiple shifts as needed, wearing required PPE, navigating stairs, platforms, and ladders, and working in varying temperatures, humidity levels, dust, and other typical manufacturing conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience customizing PLC programs, system configurations, or CMMS functionality is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, support, and ensure the reliable operation of BladeAssure systems throughout the facility.
- Troubleshoot system issues, coordinate escalations when necessary, and drive timely resolution of identified concerns.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, quality documents, PFMEAs, inspection plans, and validation records.
- Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for BladeAssure technologies, ensuring process compliance and system effectiveness.
- Support training, implementation, and transition of new processes and technologies to production teams.
- Assist with trials, testing, validation, and deployment of new equipment, technologies, and program enhancements.
- Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and technical experts to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and efficiency.
- Track system performance, document findings, and communicate updates, risks, and solutions to leadership and stakeholders.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
