Equipment and Process Engineer

What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum.

Our Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals site in Indianapolis is home to a dedicated team producing high-performance tungsten alloys for industries that shape the future—from aerospace and defense to medical and industrial applications.

Join a highly motivated team in Indianapolis, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group.

Position type:
Exempt

Mi-Tech Tungsten Metals is hiring an Equipment and Process Engineer. The Equipment and Process Engineer will support manufacturing across the plant with improvement projects that drive new capabilities, higher capacity, faster throughput, less queue time, and lower costs. These projects will utilize strong communication, technical, and project management skills.

• Lead Capex projects for improvements to manufacturing capabilities and processes.

• Optimize manufacturing space by reviewing product flow and plant layouts.

• Develop and implement process improvements to make most efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.

• Support and lead projects through the entire life cycle from design and prototype through production.

• Design control systems to minimize costs and prevent production issues.

• Establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.

• Identify root causes and implement corrective actions for production problems and develop re-work instructions as needed.

• Participate in and/or lead process improvement teams and other small project technical teams.

• Manage process documentation, including work instructions, safety documentation, etc.

• Support the training of manufacturing staff and provide them with work instructions and manuals.

• Prepare production reports as needed.

• Participate in and/or lead team members in Health and Safety initiatives.

• Education:
  
  BS in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or 5-years’ experience in manufacturing.

• High attention to detail and organization.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to solve complex technical problems.

• Able to manage and complete multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
  
  - Preferred

• Advanced knowledge of production machinery, processes, and standards.
  
  - Preferred

• Familiar with PLC ladder programming, CAD software, and plant layout.
  
  - Preferred

• Expertise with engineering software.
  
  - Preferred

• Experience in powdered metal manufacturing. – Preferred

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, paid and voluntary life insurance

• Paid STD and LTD

• Paid vacation and holidays

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.