Process Engineer

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Process Engineer to a critical part in optimizing our manufacturing processes, ensuring they operate within established parameters while maintaining the highest quality standards.

Our Team

You'll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to support new product introduction, drive continuous improvement, and implement robust process solutions that align with our business strategy. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about efficiency, problem-solving, and making a tangible impact on our operations.

What You Will Do

• Implement, evaluate, and control manufacturing processes to ensure they remain within established parameters and deliver consistent product quality.
• Support new product introduction by providing process expertise throughout the development lifecycle and facilitating technology transfer to operations.
• Develop and document comprehensive process methodologies, creating clear training materials to enable smooth knowledge transfer to operations teams.
• Establish, document, and maintain robust preventative maintenance plans for critical processes and equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Conduct root cause analyses utilizing established problem-solving tools and methodologies to identify and resolve process issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate and qualify new materials and equipment that enhance process capability and performance.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews, including requirements definition, manufacturability assessments, and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineers to facilitate initial builds, prototyping, and validation of products developed by the design team.
• Propose enhancements to new and existing product designs to optimize manufacturability and reduce production costs.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to accelerate development cycles and ensure delivery commitments are met.

• Provide technical support and guidance to organizational stakeholders including manufacturing, quality, marketing, and sales teams.
• Contribute to team training, development, mentoring, and onboarding initiatives to build organizational capability.
• Support and promote a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 2 years of relevant process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems using data-driven approaches and define effective solutions.
• Experience with process documentation, methodology development, and technical training material creation.

• Proficiency with CAD software, including 3D solid modeling (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and military specifications relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process metrics interpretation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 preferred).

What Will Put You Ahead

• Familiarity with material characterization equipment and process validation techniques.
• Experience with process control systems and statistical process control (SPC).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product introduction and technology transfer initiatives.
• Certification in quality management or process improvement (ASQ, Six Sigma, etc.).

• Ability to travel domestically as needed (less than 10%).
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in all documentation.
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to supporting team success.

For this role, we anticipate paying $80,000 - $1000,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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Hiring Philosophy

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Who We Are

With a strong legacy of engineering excellence, Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is part of Molex's Aerospace & Defense Solutions Division and represents the Signal Technologies business unit. Smiths Interconnect delivers mission-critical connectivity solutions-including ruggedized connectors, cable assemblies, Fiber & RF, and high-reliability technologies-designed to perform in the most demanding environments. From aerospace and defense to space, medical, and industrial applications, our innovative products enable reliability where it matters most. Join a passionate, global team helping shape the future of high-reliability interconnect solutions.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

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