Process Engineer

About the company

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a high-precision, value-added processor of stainless steels, nickel alloys, titanium alloys, cobalt alloys, niobium, tantalum, and nitinol for niche-market applications such as aerospace jet engine seals, nuclear reactor fuel cages, heart pacemaker containers, PV ribbon, computer chip substrate, chemical processing tower components, automotive airbag burst disks, oxygen sensors, medical catheters, and cell phone keypads. The material is produced in precision strip, Ultralite foil, shaped (profile) wire, and precision flat wire in micro dimensions.

Established in 1924 and family-owned, Ulbrich is an international corporation with subsidiaries in the US, Mexico, Canada, and Austria, employing over 700 people worldwide. The corporate headquarters and principal technology center are located in Connecticut. The Westminster, SC facility (Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products) is at the technical forefront of the metals industry, delivering precision products to solar energy, medical, industrial, and electronics markets.

The Ulbrich culture is guided by shared values called Our Core Tenets: Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness.

About the role

We are seeking a results-driven Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes within our Specialty Wire business unit. This role collaborates with production, quality, product development, and sales to optimize manufacturing performance, troubleshoot process issues, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving manufacturing challenges, improving quality and efficiency, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The position reports to the Director of Process Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for existing and/or new products.
• Plan and conduct trials to improve processes.
• Provide day-to-day manufacturing support.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process or equipment issues as needed.
• Interface with customers and suppliers; collaborate with internal staff to meet and support customer requirements.
• Investigate issues and opportunities, develop and implement action plans.
• Support continual improvement and work to continuously improve quality and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering field, with a strong background in Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing.
• 3+ years of process engineering or manufacturing experience (co-op/internship experience considered).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with process improvements, equipment optimization, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods and lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, 8D, A3, and other contemporary productivity and quality improvement methods.
• Proficient with statistical analysis and quality systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: Experience in wire, cable, metals, or continuous manufacturing; new product introduction; equipment installation; and process validation.
• Intermediate-level user of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Excellent benefits program.
• Opportunity to earn a bonus.
• Welcoming culture.