Process Engineer

Job Overview:

Pay Range: $37hr - $42hr

Requirement/Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, or related) or equivalent combination of education.
• Minimum 3+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve problems using structured methods.
• Working knowledge of process control concepts (standard work, control plans, capability, variation reduction) and continuous improvement fundamentals.
• Comfortable working in/around manufacturing chemicals.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel-based analysis and reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical owner for assigned shields production processes, ensuring process control, stability, and adherence to specifications and control plans.
• Partner with Operations leadership to achieve key production KPIs (yield, productivity, cycle time, scrap, coating usage, and customer service).
• Provide hands-on engineering support to troubleshoot complex process/equipment issues; lead root cause analysis and implement robust corrective/preventive actions.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute opportunities to improve safety, quality, yield, throughput, and cost using Lean/Six Sigma tools, statistical methods, and experimental approaches.
• Analyze process data to diagnose drivers of variation, yield loss, downtime, and coating usage; develop dashboards/metrics and communicate results effectively.
• Establish and improve process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, process control plans) and support change management and periodic audits.
• Support industrialization for new products, process changes, and equipment, ensuring readiness for production.
• Act as a role model for safe behaviors, ensuring engineering solutions align with EHS requirements.
• Provide technical coaching and guidance to Process Technician and production teams; help build troubleshooting and process discipline capability.
• Maintain strong floor presence and responsiveness to production needs; occasional off-shift/weekend support may be required based on business demands.

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years manufacturing/process engineering experience in coatings, cleanroom, chemical processing, or similar high-discipline environments.
• Demonstrated Lean/Six Sigma application (Green Belt/XX Belt).
• Statistical analysis experience (e.g., JMP) and ability to apply DOE, SPC, and capability studies in production settings.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities