Lead Process Engineer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Understand, monitor and improve manufacturing process capabilities
• Leverage data acquisition, management and processing systems to focus improvement efforts to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Help to advance company's effort to incorporate contemporary manufacturing technologies
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through the use of automation where appropriate
• Formally document new part designs, fixture designs and manufacturing procedures according to internal and external requirements
• Respond when needed to manufacturing emergencies to quickly identify and remediate issues
• Work with design teams, quality assurance, planning, manufacturing, purchasing, and suppliers to understand cause and implement solutions
• Create, edit and approve engineering changes, work instructions, deviations, and other documentation as required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or related discipline (Mechanical Engineering Preferred)
• 3+ years, but ideally 5 years’ practical experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be competent using Solidworks or equivalent design software
• Statistically sound data analysis abilities to describe, diagnose, predict outcomes and prescribe solutions
• Demonstratable success developing task specific applications including the ability to document user level instruction and train operators to achieve proficiency
• Demonstrable use of a structured approach when analyzing and evaluating alternatives to manufacturing issues

Desired Characteristics

• Able to communicate and interact successfully with all levels of the organization
• Able to generate clear and concise written communication, lead discussions among colleagues, and provide formal presentations to management
• Able to work independently/self-motivated
• Experience with and knowledge of process automation including robotics and coordinate systems
• A proven track record working with cross-functional development teams

Pay

Competitive compensation

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

Relocation assistance provided