Process Engineer

Description

Great manufacturing depends on reliable processes, consistent quality, and people who know how to identify problems and develop effective solutions. Elmet Technologies is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in Lewiston, Maine. In this role, you’ll provide technical expertise across designated manufacturing areas, helping improve production processes, support new product development, and ensure consistent manufacturing quality and performance.

You’ll work directly with production teams, engineers, maintenance technicians, and other departments to troubleshoot problems, improve processes, and support the development of new products, materials, and alloys. This is a hands‑on engineering opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, applying data to manufacturing problems, and working collaboratively to deliver measurable results.

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, you’ll take technical ownership of assigned manufacturing processes while supporting continuous improvement, production planning, and manufacturing development initiatives.

• $85,000–$112,000 annual salary
• 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 assigned manufacturing processes
• Hands‑on involvement in process improvement, troubleshooting, and new product development
• Collaboration with R&D, Production, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Finance
• Opportunity to contribute to manufacturing quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

As a Process Engineer, you’ll provide technical ownership and support for assigned manufacturing processes, helping ensure they operate safely, consistently, and effectively. Your responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the technical owner of assigned manufacturing processes and production areas
• Ensure process specifications, work instructions, equipment controls, and monitoring procedures are established, functioning, and properly communicated
• Track, monitor, and audit product and process results to ensure required material properties, quality standards, and workmanship are achieved
• Support R&D in developing reliable operational processes for new products, materials, and alloys
• Work with Production Planning and manufacturing leadership to optimize equipment scheduling and utilization
• Support strategic planning and capital requirements to develop manufacturing process capabilities and capacity
• Assist with the layout, installation, and integration of manufacturing equipment and processes
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and other continuous improvement methods to improve product quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Use statistical methods to identify root causes of process failures and recommend improvements to processing methods
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Management, Finance, and Production on raw material purchasing requirements and decisions involving rework or repair of damaged materials
• Lead or actively participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) programs supporting new products
• Prepare manufacturing methods and estimates for new products, including tooling costs and resource requirements
• Identify and address manufacturing safety concerns, including ergonomic risks
• Work directly with Maintenance technicians to troubleshoot equipment problems and implement process improvements
• Develop detailed work instructions and manufacturing process documentation to support safe and…