Production Process Engineer
About The Position
The Production Process Engineer develops, refines, and maintains manufacturing processes for new and existing products to support efficient production and consistent quality. The role designs tooling, develops processes, and creates work instructions based on OEM technical data and manufacturing requirements, while identifying and implementing improvements to operational efficiency, productivity, and quality. The position works with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, OEMs, engineering teams, and external service providers to resolve technical issues, reduce Cost of Quality, manage implementation projects, and support safe, compliant production.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- At least 2 years of related experience and/or training in a relevant field.
- Ability to stand and sit for at least 50% of the shift.
- Ability to work fully onsite.
Nice To Haves
- SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience.
- Lean manufacturing experience.
- Previous experience in aerospace manufacturing.
- Tooling design and Thermal Spray Coatings experience.
- CNC programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain expertise in manufacturing processes to ensure efficient, consistent, and repeatable production output.
- Define and optimize production processes, including tooling, equipment, and manufacturing methods.
- Validate design specifications and shop-floor applications for new products, tools, equipment, and process changes.
- Design and develop tooling, repair processes, and manufacturing improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.
- Apply engineering principles, creativity, and problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges and improve operations.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses for repair projects and process improvements, including recommendations, cost estimates, and implementation schedules.
- Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, including Rework Process Instructions (RPIs), production routings, repair instructions, work instructions, and technical drawings.
- Collaborate with Quality, Operations, Maintenance, OEMs, and external service providers to resolve technical issues and reduce Cost of Quality.
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives using root cause analysis, production data, scrap rates, non-conformances, MRBs, process interruptions, and repair performance trends.
- Develop and refine minor and major repair schemes with OEMs, engineering teams, and outside services under Design Approval Organization authorization.
- Review scrap and non-conforming materials for repair opportunities, reduced scrap costs, and improved material utilization.
- Prepare and process technical documentation, including MRBs, NCTs, TODRs, and Temporary Parts List Revisions, in accordance with company and DAO requirements.
- Manage implementation of new parts, repairs, processes, and equipment using project management tools to meet production schedules and objectives.
- Support equipment acquisition, evaluate equipment safety requirements, prepare technical reports and proposals, and recommend process implementation to management.
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives; comply with company safety requirements and promptly report unsafe conditions or practices.
- Carry out special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare.
- 401(k) with 100% company match, up to 5% vested.
- Paid time off starting on day one.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Learning and training opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
