Process Engineer Parts

Job Title:

Process Engineer (Parts)

Reports to:

VP of Production

Location:

San Marcos, Texas

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role:

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and cost-effective operations.

This role requires a strong understanding of machining processes, product specifications, and customer requirements, along with the ability to integrate process design with ERP systems and cost analysis.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?

What We Have To

Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Developing, documenting, and continuously improving manufacturing processes to support production goals and quality standards
• Applying strong knowledge of machining processes to optimize performance, reduce
  waste, and improve throughput.
• Leading DOE (Design of Experiments) to establish process windows and robustness,
  own process capability targets (Cp, Cpk)
• Interpreting and translating customer requirements and product specifications into
  effective and compliant manufacturing processes
• Evaluating, implementing, and supporting both existing and new machinery, ensuring
  proper integration into production workflows
• Defining and maintaining process routing, bills of materials (BOMs), and standard work instructions within the ERP system
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain) to ensure alignment on product and process requirements
• Leading process validation activities for new product introductions (NPI) and process
  changes.
• Updating and defining process FMEA (risk analysis) and control plans.
• Identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency,
  quality, and cost reduction.
• Driving digitization and automation where it improves consistency and cost.
• Analyzing production data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitoring and improving yield performance across production lines to achieve yield
  entitlement targets.
• Playing an integral role in determining product cost, including labor, material, and
  process-related inputs
• Supporting troubleshooting efforts on the production floor and providing technical
  guidance to operations teams.
• Leading root cause analysis using 8D and 5 Why's and implement corrective and
  preventative actions (CAPA).
• Ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or
  related field).
• Has preferred 3-7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with
  machining processes.
• Has a strong understanding of machining operations and equipment.
• Has experience working with ERP systems (e.g., routing, BOMs, cost structures).
• Can demonstrate ability to interpret customer specifications and translate them into
  process requirements.
• Has experience with process development, validation, and continuous improvement
  methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma preferred).
• Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Has experience in high-volume or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Is familiar with cost modeling and product costing methodologies.
• Has experience supporting new equipment installation and commissioning.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move up to 20lbs.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Can wear PPE.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we're reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We're a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we're ushering in an electric…