Sr. Process Engineer

This position is Non Exempt. Hours over 40 will be paid at Time and a Half. This is for a Sr. Process Engineer - Provides support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, to optimize existing processes, and to ensure that production goals are met. Monitors performance of equipment, machines and tools and corrects equipment problems or process parameters that produce non-conforming products, low yields or product quality issues.

Interfaces with Quality and Research and Development organizations to integrate new products or processes into the existing manufacturing area. Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.

• Initiates and completes technical activities leading to new or improved products or process, for current programs, next generation programs and to meet strategic goals and objectives of the company. Prepares reports, publishes, and makes presentations to communicate findings.
• Analyzes and solves problems from basic engineering principles, theories and concepts through to a wide range of complex and advanced problems which require novel and new innovative approaches or a major breakthrough in technology.
• Understands engineering principles theories, concepts, practices and techniques. Develops knowledge in a field to become a recognized leader or authority in an area of specialization and applies this knowledge in leadership roles in the company.
• Incorporates business policies and procedures into task completion. Understands the business needs of the company, and has knowledge of the customer needs of our business. Understands the business cycle and foresight of emerging technologies trends.
• Cultivates internal and external network of resources to complete tasks. Serves as a resource in the selection orientation and training of new engineers and employees. May lead a project team, determining goals and objectives for the projects. Mentors employees. Receives general direction; exercises considerable discretion as to personal work details as well as the work details of other technical personnel. Reviews project progress and evaluates results.
  
  Reviews, generates, and approves documentation such as documents, drawings and specifications.

Bachelor's degree plus 6+ years of related work experience with a complete understanding of specified functional area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Advanced degree preferred.