Manufacturing Process Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in South Bend, Indiana
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This role involves planning, designing, and overseeing manufacturing processes in an industrial plant setting, with a focus on maximizing efficiency, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring compliance with product specifications. The position includes leading process ownership and providing manufacturing expertise within the aerospace industry.

• Work as part of a team by providing facilities management, manufacturing engineering, equipment readiness, equipment reliability, and operational activities at the location
• Become a process owner and subject matter expert of high temperature furnaces
• Audit, train, and certify operators on manufacturing operations
• Learn furnace operating process equipment, record and analyze process data for specification compliance
• Assist with fault diagnosis and emergency operation procedures
• Ensure work instructions, manufacturing methods, and equipment operability are followed
• Manage manufacturing process ownership and team coordination
• Coordinate resolution, process definition, and project planning
• Mentor operators and technicians, drive technical solutions, and communicate maintenance schedules
• Identify, prioritize, and audit work, participate in outage planning, and coordinate equipment readiness

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology
• 0-2 years of experience in manufacturing or related field
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Cause identification/FMEA experience
• Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, and HMI systems
• Good manual dexterity, ability to climb stairs/ladders, walk a couple miles a day, and withstand warm environments (80-100F)
• Ability to perform data recording, analysis, and fault diagnosis
• Strong analytical skills and creative thinking
• Proficient in project management and familiarity with SAP/HOS, CAD systems
• Excellent team leadership and communication skills

• Experience in mechanical and chemical engineering
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Extensive experience in facilities management or manufacturing
• Ability to lead and direct others

This position does not offer remote work, and candidates must be US Citizens due to contractual requirements.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, orveteran status.