Process Engineering Manager
Noveon International•San Marcos, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
The Process Engineering Manager leads the engineering team responsible for driving operational excellence, process stabilization, and technology integration across all parts manufacturing operations. This role directly owns process design, optimization, capital performance, and direct cost reduction across precision grinding, wire EDM (wirecut), automated inspection, deburring, and surface coating operations. You will bridge the gap between product design, quality requirements, and scalable high-yield production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, or related engineering field
- 8+ years in precision manufacturing environments
- At least 3 years in a direct engineering leadership or supervisory role
- Demonstrate hands-on familiarity with tight-tolerance machining (Wire EDM, CNC/centerless grinding)
- Direct experience with surface finishing (deburring) and functional coating application processes
- Demonstrated track record implementing automated inspection systems (Vision, CMM, structured light, or inline sensors)
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree
- Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Certification
Responsibilities
- Directing and optimizing production processes across precision grinding, wire EDM, automated deburring (mechanical/chemical/thermal), continuous/batch coating operations, and automated inspection systems.
- Standardizing cycle times, tooling choices, process parameters, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for high-precision components.
- Reducing scrap rates, rework, and cycle times through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and process capability analyses (Cp / Cpk).
- Leading the evaluation, integration, and scaling of automated vision systems, inline metrology, and robotic handling across parts manufacturing lines.
- Partnering with Quality Assurance to resolve non conformances, establish statistical process control (SPC) limits, and optimize closed loop feedback systems between inspection and machining/finishing operations.
- Managing, mentoring, and building a high-performing team of process engineers, manufacturing engineers, and technicians.
- Championing Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies across all core process cells to eliminate waste and maximize asset efficiency.
- Driving Capital Expenditure (CapEx) projects from justification and equipment selection through installation, commissioning, and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Achieving target yield metrics across all process steps (grinding, wirecut, deburring, coating, inspection) while minimizing total Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).
- Maximizing output volume and revenue throughput relative to invested equipment, machinery, and automation assets.
- Driving down unit-level direct labor, cycle times, and consumable material costs through process stabilization, efficiency improvements, and automation.
- Maintaining target operational availability, machine speed performance, and quality rates across critical manufacturing equipment.
Benefits
- Competitive Base
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
- Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement plan and match program
- Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
- Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
- Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
- Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
- Company Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
