Process Engineer

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Full Time Sumter, SC, US

eVAC Magnetics LLC
Job Description

JOB TITLE:

Process Engineer
- Mechanical Processing

DATE PREPARED
: 10/2026 DATE LAST REVISED
: 10/2026

EXEMPT (Y/N): Y

LOCATION: Sumter, SC

The Process Engineer
- Mechanical Processing is responsible for the technical ownership, stability, capability, and continuous improvement of all finishing processes within the manufacturing operation. This position serves as the subject matter expert for grinding, cutting, surface finishing, inspection technologies, cleaning, coating, marking, and packaging processes used in the production of precision-engineered components and advanced manufactured products. Experience supporting powder metallurgy components, magnetic systems, or similar specialized manufacturing processes is preferred.

The Process Owner drives process development, equipment optimization, manufacturing excellence, root cause analysis, and implementation of new manufacturing technologies while ensuring safe, efficient, and repeatable production processes. This role works closely with Production, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Automation, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to support customer requirements, operational goals, and business growth.

• Process Ownership
• Serve as the technical owner for Final manufacturing processes.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing standards and process specifications.
• Define critical process parameters and ensure process compliance.
• Review, approve, and implement process changes.
• Monitor and improve process capability, repeatability, and long-term process stability.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Identify and implement productivity, yield, and throughput improvements.
• Drive waste elimination and cost reduction projects.
• Utilize statistical data analysis and process monitoring tools to improve manufacturing performance.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Process Development & Industrialization
• Lead development and implementation of new manufacturing technologies.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate manufacturing trials and process validation activities.
• Support new product introductions and product transfer activities.
• Participate in equipment specification, design reviews, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Develop optimized manufacturing concepts for future growth and capacity expansion.
• Quality & Technical Problem Solving
• Lead root cause investigations for process failures, scrap, customer complaints, and non-conforming product.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, Process Capability Studies, and Validation Activities.
• Analyze production and quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Act as technical support during customer audits and quality investigations.
• Manufacturing Support
• Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot complex process and equipment issues.
• Support equipment reliability and manufacturing up-time initiatives.
• Develop and deliver technical training for operators, technicians, and supervisors.
• Interface with equipment suppliers, tooling vendors, and external technical resources.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with company safety policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments and machine safety reviews.
• Promote safe work practices throughout the manufacturing area.
• Support environmental, health, and safety initiatives.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum five (5) years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or advanced manufacturing experience.
• Experience with in high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated project management and technical leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

REQUIRED:

• Precision grinding technologies.
• Abrasive…