Senior Process Engineer

Brief Description

GEOTEK manufactures engineered composite products for global infrastructure. They are seeking a Sr. Process Engineer to own their filament winding process, driving continuous improvement, designing manufacturing tooling and equipment, and solving production problems independently.

About the role

The Sr. Process Engineer will lead design and development of manufacturing fixtures and production tooling using CAD, drive continuous improvement initiatives, provide technical guidance to operations teams, support new product development, and manage multiple projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering projects from concept through implementation: process optimization, equipment design, tooling development, and troubleshooting
• Lead design and development of manufacturing fixtures and production tooling using CAD
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives; challenge current processes to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Provide technical guidance to operations teams on root cause analysis and process issues
• Develop production work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and best practices documentation
• Support new product development and capital equipment evaluations
• Work cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, and engineering teams

Requirements

• 5+ years in continuous processing manufacturing (composites/filament winding experience is a plus, not required)
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks, GD&T per ANSI Y14.5)
• Proven lean/process improvement mindset- you identify inefficiencies and own solutions
• Self-starter who manages multiple projects independently and sets own priorities
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, or composite engineering
• Hands-on problem solver comfortable working on the production floor and in the lab

Qualifications

• Experience designing manufacturing tooling and equipment
• Familiarity with thermoset resin systems (polyester, vinyl-ester, urethane)

Skills

• Time management and project coordination
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits
• Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays
• 401k with 4% company match
• HSA employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Profit Sharing

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $98,174 - $155,239. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications.

Schedule

Time should be split between the floor and the office or meeting rooms ranging anywhere from 25% to 75% on the production floor or engineering labs. While working on the floor there will be work with and around moving machinery, fumes and chemicals. Office work requires sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone.

Who We Are

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI® into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world's infrastructure.

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Our Mission

Enhance the world's infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Our Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.

Values

• TEAM – we before me
• RELIABLE – every day in every way
• URGENT – the drive to do
• ENTERPRISING – be curious

Learn More

Learn more at GEOTEK.com