Senior Process Engineer

Senior Process Engineer# Senior Process Engineer Hot Job Legal Address - Greenfield, MA 01301## Overview Salary Range$ - $ Salary Job Shift Day Category Manufacturing ## Description Valley Steel Stamp is redefining world-class manufacturing with cutting-edge machining across multiple industries. The
** Senior Process Engineer
** takes full ownership of advanced processes and large, multi-part programs. You’ll architect CNC programs and work-holding, validate processes via robust inspection (including CMM), tune cycle time, and harden quality at the source. You’ll also lead cross-functional projects, mentor engineers/technicians, and drive automation/robotics where it makes sense.
** Rate**: $110,000 – 150,000
** Key Responsibilities
**** Build & Own Core Systems
*** End-to-End Process Ownership:
Design, simulate, and validate machining processes (mill/lathe/5-axis) from concept through sustained production.
* CNC Programming & Prove-Out:
Create advanced toolpaths; optimize feeds/speeds, tool life, MRR, and cut strategy; standardize post and program structure.
* Work-Holding/Tooling Architecture:
Design modular, low-deflection fixtures; select and develop custom cutting tools; standardize setups to reduce operator dependency.
* Inspection Strategy & Control:
Define in-process and final verification plans (incl. CMM programs); align with ASME Y14.5 and customer standards; tighten feedback loops to operators.
* Documentation & Change Control:
Author routings, control plans, setup sheets, and standard work; execute ECNs and revision control with discipline.
** Technical Ownership
*** Metrology & Quality:
Deep use of CMM, profilometry, micrometers, indicators; build error-proofing (poka-yoke), SPC, and capability monitoring into the process.
* Automation/Robotics Integration:
Evaluate and integrate cobots, palletization, probing, in-machine measurement, and lights-out strategies where justified.
* Root Cause & Corrective Action:
Lead complex troubleshooting; execute 8D/5-Whys; lock in fixes and verify effectiveness.
* DFM & Cost:
Partner with Design/Production to de-risk features, reduce cycle time, tool spend, and scrap/rework without compromising quality.
** Collaboration & Leadership
*** Mentor & Uplevel:
Coach Process Engineers/techs on CNC, fixturing, inspection, and problem solving; set coding and documentation standards.
* Cross-Functional Leadership:
Align Production, Quality, and Planning on capacity, constraints, and launch ramps; provide crisp status and risk management to stakeholders.
* Customer/Supplier Interface:
Support technical reviews, FAIs, and capability discussions; translate customer requirements into shop-ready processes.
** Benefits:
*** 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance## Qualifications
** Qualifications
* ** 8+ years in precision machining process engineering (multi-axis mill/turn; high-precision components).
* Expert CAD/CAM (e.g., Solid Works + Mastercam/Fusion/Hyper Mill/Esprit/UG); strong post and simulation discipline.
* Proven CMM programming/operation; fluent in ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) and feature capability.
* Hands-on with Fanuc/Siemens/Heidenhain/Haas controls; advanced probing and macros.
* Demonstrated results in cycle-time reduction, FPY improvement, and scrap/cost reduction.
* Strong project leadership: plans, milestones, risk/mitigation; closes loops—no loose ends.
** Nice-to-Have
*** Experience with automation/robotics, pallet systems, and lights-out machining.
* Exposure to additive/3D printing for fixturing or prototype flow.
* ASQ/lean credentials (e.g., LSS Green/Black Belt), Minitab/SPC proficiency.
* ERP/MES/QMS (e.g., Epicor) experience.
** Education
* ** BS…