Process Engineer

Description

Process Engineer

Lewiston, ME | $85,000-$112,000/year | Full-Time | Benefits Starting Day One

Improve the Processes That Power Advanced Manufacturing

Great manufacturing doesn’t happen by accident. It takes the right equipment, reliable processes, technical expertise, and people who know how to solve problems when things don’t go as planned. Elmet Technologies is looking for a Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team in Lewiston, Maine.

In this role, you’ll take technical ownership of manufacturing equipment and processes, working directly with production teams to improve quality, reliability, efficiency, and manufacturing performance. You’ll troubleshoot equipment, develop and improve processes, support new product development, and help identify the equipment and capabilities needed to support future growth.

This is a hands-on engineering position for someone who enjoys being on the manufacturing floor, solving complex technical problems, and seeing the results of their work in everyday production. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you’ll work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other teams to make our manufacturing operations safer, more capable, and more efficient.

What’s In It for You

• Benefits starting Day One, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Professional development and internal growth opportunities
• Opportunity to take technical ownership of manufacturing processes and equipment
• Hands-on involvement in equipment improvements, troubleshooting, and new product development
• Direct influence on manufacturing quality, reliability, productivity, and cost
• Opportunity to work with advanced materials and specialized manufacturing equipment
• Collaboration with experienced engineering, production, and maintenance teams

What You’ll Do

As a Process Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the performance, reliability, and continuous improvement of assigned manufacturing processes and equipment. Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the technical owner of assigned manufacturing equipment and processes
• Develop, maintain, and improve process specifications, work instructions, equipment controls, and monitoring procedures
• Monitor, track, and audit manufacturing results to ensure products meet required material properties, quality standards, and manufacturability requirements
• Partner with development engineers to establish reliable manufacturing processes for new products, materials, and alloys
• Work with Production Planning and manufacturing leadership to optimize equipment scheduling, utilization, and capacity
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing quality, productivity, reliability, and cost
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, tooling, equipment, materials, and product designs to develop practical improvements
• Plan and manage the installation and integration of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Support strategic planning and capital investment decisions to expand manufacturing capabilities and capacity
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methods to reduce waste, improve reliability, and increase process efficiency
• Use analytical and mathematical problem-solving methods to identify root causes of equipment, process, and product failures
• Recommend changes to equipment, tooling, product designs, tolerances, or processing methods to resolve manufacturing problems
• Work directly with Maintenance technicians to troubleshoot equipment issues and implement lasting solutions
• Provide hands-on technical support to operators and technicians on the manufacturing floor
• Develop clear, detailed manufacturing work instructions and process documentation
• Identify…