Sheet Metal Process Engineer

PEKO Precision Products:
We Make Products That Matter

PEKO is a full-service, debt-free, privately-owned contract manufacturer with over 50 years embedded in the Rochester, NY community. In collaboration with our valued business partners, we deliver new product development (NPI) strategies for product commercialization and provide solutions in the medical, industrial, defense, and renewable energy industries. Enriching life is a crucial component of what we do daily.

The Opportunity:

Sheet Metal Process Engineer

Reports to:

Fabrication Director

Your Role:
The Sheet Metal Process Engineer is responsible for shepherding products through the production process, while ensuring customer delivery and quality requirements are satisfied. This high impact role requires innovative thinking, a high sense of urgency and collaborating in a cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and validate manufacturing processes for new products, including tooling, fixtures, and assembly methods.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness.
• Interpret and clarify engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications for internal teams and external suppliers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical questions related to the TDP.
• Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and production-ready.
• Define and optimize processes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with procurement, quality, and supplier engineering teams to ensure alignment on technical requirements.
• Collaborate with design and R&D teams to ensure manufacturability of new products.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities while making effective judgements as to prioritizing and time allocation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience of bending, forming, welding and finishing processes.
• AS/BS in relevant technical field.
• Strong understanding of NPI processes and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems.
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works) and manufacturing systems (e.g., PDM, Autodesk Vault, SW Composer).
• Knowledgeable in programming.
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and BOMs.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

PEKO Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement (IRS Allowable pre-tax Max)
• 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• Life, Short and Long-Term Disability
• Recognition Awards & Discretionary Benefits

Our Core Values:

• We care about our talented and loyal PEKO family.
• We are committed to providing a safe, clean, and positive workplace.
• We believe in transparency, honesty, and respect for all stakeholders.
• We are dedicated to maintaining an agile and financially prudent organization.
• We foster the belief that PEKO people are resilient problem-solvers impacting the future.
• Get a glimpse of why we are #PEKOProud:

Other:

• This position may require you to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year. The wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational requirements.

PEKO Precision Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.