Process Engineer

Ametek, Inc. • Huntsville, AL

17d

About The Position

Abaco Systems is seeking a Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes, operational systems, and production workflows across the organization. The role focuses on manufacturing process development, system integrations, production documentation, product transition activities, and continuous improvement. The Process Engineer collaborates with Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and support implementation of enterprise manufacturing systems. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills in a manufacturing environment.

Abaco Systems is a global provider of modular, high-performance, open-architecture, standards-based rugged embedded computing for demanding defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial applications. Employees may work with or be exposed to export-controlled or classified information, which may only be accessed by US citizens, qualified permanent residents, or individuals with appropriate clearances.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, operations, industrial engineering, or process engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, workflow optimization, and production systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation and production routings.
• Proficiency with ERP, MES, or manufacturing software systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and project management abilities.
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency, identify appropriate use cases, and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Must be a US citizen, qualified permanent resident, or have appropriate clearances to access any export-controlled or classified information encountered in the role.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with FactoryLogix, Aegis, Bartender, Loftware, or similar manufacturing execution and labeling systems.
• Knowledge of product serialization, traceability, and manufacturing compliance requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
• Aerospace, defense, electronics manufacturing, or high-mix/low-volume manufacturing experience.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations and system integrations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Create and maintain manufacturing routers, work instructions, bills of material, and production documentation.
• Support implementation, integration, and upgrades of enterprise manufacturing software, including MES, ERP systems, and shop-floor data collection tools.
• Lead process improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Collaborate with IT and Operations to ensure manufacturing systems comply with corporate standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support migration and implementation of product labeling, serialization, traceability, and compliance systems.
• Assist with conversion and maintenance of manufacturing data, engineering documentation, and product records associated with system upgrades and process improvements.
• Support integration efforts across multiple manufacturing sites and promote standardized processes and best practices.
• Analyze production workflows, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve operational performance.
• Partner with Engineering on product transitions, custom configurations, engineering changes, and obsolescence management.
• Evaluate manufacturing methods, tooling, equipment, and plant layouts to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Participate in root-cause investigations and corrective actions for manufacturing and process-related issues.
• Generate reports, metrics, and analyses to support operational decision-making.
• Support new product introduction activities and ensure manufacturing readiness.
• Maintain compliance with quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed