Process Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Develop molding and intermediate manufacturing processes for key development and production programs.
• Generate and maintain work instructions and process documentation to meet product requirements.
• Provide necessary support to train production staff.
• Provide technical recommendations to continuously improve processing techniques and equipment.
• Support periodic engineering/technical project updates and reviews as needed.
• Interact with customers to understand product and process requirements.
• Identify methods to reduce average part cost (APC) through material usage, labor utilization, cycle optimization, and yield improvement.
• Execute activities and projects within intended scope and schedule.
• Perform and contribute to feasibility & trade studies, cost analysis and return on investment (ROI) and cost benefit evaluations.
• Identify Key Product Characteristics (KPC’s), manage and control to maintain quality and consistency.
• Organize, prepare for, and/or conduct technical design reviews to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.

Qualifications/Characteristics

• Knowledge: BS Engineering degree, ME/AE/EE preferred; 3+ years direct experience in Manufacturing or Process Engineering; Composite or aerospace experience a plus; General knowledge of textiles, weaving equipment/process, and preform a plus; Experience with AS9100 or equivalent.
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to translate design outputs to production documentation; Composite or molding experience a plus; Excellent written and oral communication; Application of Lean and Six Sigma tools to understand and solve problems; Statistical analysis software (MiniTab or equivalent); Application of risk analysis tools; Proven problem-solving skills in teamwork setting; Willingness to perform “hands-on” work; Action oriented; Detail oriented; Results driven; Strong decision-making; Customer Focus; Time management; Ability to prioritize effectively; Data analysis; Interpret specifications and drawings; Ability to interpret customer needs.