Process Engineer II - Verdi, NV

Summary

The Process Engineer II works under the direction of the Manager of Process Engineering, taking ownership of forging manufacturing processes across both existing production and New Product Introduction. Working with minimal supervision, this engineer leads process development and improvement across hand and die forging operations, with a focus on safety, quality, and production efficiency. The role also has a responsibility for mentoring, serving as a technical resource for Process Engineer I staff and Methods Technicians.

• Develops and maintains process documentation including process procedures, routers, and work instructions in compliance with Weber Metals quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP, etc).
• Working with Design Engineering, interprets forging process simulation software (DEFORM or equivalent) to evaluate die fill, metal flow, and defect risk during tooling development and process qualification.
• Leads or supports new program introduction activities including process planning, routing development, die layout review, and first article inspection (FAI) coordination.
• Participates in non-conformance review (MRB) and supports root cause and corrective action (RCCA) development.
• Initiates and supports engineering change requests (ECRs) in support of process improvement and non-conformance resolution.
• Provides real-time technical support on the shop floor during production runs, NPI, and process troubleshooting.
• Applies statistical methods and data analysis to drive process and product improvements.
• Coordinates directly with outside vendors for equipment, materials, and parts, including verification of product specifications.
• Develops and documents forging process parameters including temperature, reduction, and press speed in support of tooling development and production qualification.
• Advices and mentors Process Engineer I staff and Methods Technicians on departmental practices and process standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

This role will require travel between Weber Metals facilities to support production operations, with travel estimated at up to 20% of working time.

• Must be able to comply with ITAR and EAR residency requirements
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and fluent in English.
• Must have strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and machining practices, mechanical design, finite element analysis, strength of materials and failure modes required.
• Must be able to read blueprints and prepare drawings and layouts.
• Ability to complete product definition, including geometric dimensioning and tolerance.
• Experience in designing mechanical components, fixtures and tooling.
• ERP / QMS experience, SAP Preferred
• 3D CAD experience (CATIA is preferred).
• Physical requirements (be able to lift 50 lbs., bend, climb, etc.).

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering discipline plus 2-5 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment, (forging preferred).
• Or a combination of an A.A. Degree in technical discipline plus 7-10 years of forging experience.

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