Process Engineer - Fabrication

Job Summary: Primarily responsible for all processes and tooling in drilling, fabrication, de‑tape, and packaging areas. This includes development of new technologies, optimization of existing equipment and processes, and trouble‑shooting of complex manufacturing problems. In addition, lead projects/teams in all areas of manufacturing in resolution of assigned engineering projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide technical support for manufacturing on a daily basis – responsible for quality, throughput, manufacturing efficiencies, and process documentation for defined area of responsibility.
• Responsible to effectively communicate process changes including documentation, operator training, and process validation.
• Participate in disposition of daily material rejection reviews.
• Provide technical support of existing supplier quality issues.
• Perform other process related support activities as assigned.

• Develop short‑and long‑term process solutions for existing manufacturing challenges through solid root cause analysis.
• Responsible for managing transition of new processes and products into manufacturing.
• Select, approve, and validate introduction of new materials into manufacturing.
• Coordinate supplier development of process or materials including validation testing, documentation of specifications and incoming inspection procedures.
• Manage equipment and automation projects in all areas of the factory as assigned.

• Responsible for capital equipment definition, justification, procurement, and release to manufacturing.
• Responsible to manage capital projects and meet expectations for cost and timeline.
• Design and coordinate building of custom complex equipment/automation.

• Responsible for overall quality of fabrication departments including managing continuous improvement efforts.
• Complete internal and external corrective actions as required.
• Provide support of PPAP documentation related to processes in defined area of responsibility.
• Define and implement continuous process improvement through process optimization and controls.

• Propose improvements to safety related operating procedures for production equipment, chemical handling and employee personal safety equipment.
• Regularly review work areas and examine tools/equipment to detect unsafe conditions or violations of safety rules.
• Evaluate processes for ergonomics, equipment guarding, and general safety to meet or exceed OSHA regulations.
• Ensure all Job Hazard Analysis are reviewed when changes are made to a process.

• Prefer two years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of tooling materials, design and manufacturing.
• Technical knowledge of sheet/foil materials and coating processes and equipment.
• Statistical knowledge for conducting DOE, experiments for process improvements, root cause analysis.
• Experience with machining and metal fabrication processes such as drilling, punching, coining, forming, and milling.
• CNC Programming experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software, Excel, Word, manufacturing software, and project management.
• Analytical – collects and researches data.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to work on project planning.
• Able to read a blueprint (GDT).
• Experience setting priorities and providing direction.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Abide by safety and security policies.
• Participate in Material Review Board Activities and Feasibility Review to meet Customer Specific Requirements as needed.

Prefer engineering degree from four‑year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.