The Process Engineer drives tool design, continuous improvement, capacity analysis, and APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) execution for division manufacturing operations.
This role directly impacts P&L performance by leading flawless new product launches, optimizing manufacturing efficiency, and eliminating waste across production lines.
This position has a 6% 401K match from day 1 and 3 weeks of vacation and there is a retirements fund of 3% set up as well! Relocation available.
What you’ll do
- CAD Modeling & Tool Design: Create detailed 2D drawings and 3D CAD models (AutoCAD/SolidWorks) of tooling, fixtures, and dies used in manufacturing processes.
- Manufacturing Documentation: Develop manufacturing prints, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production routings; generate Process FMEAs (PFMEAs) and Control Plans to ensure quality standards.
- New Product Launch: Lead prototype and production Build Events during the APQP cycle for new product launches.
- Feasibility & APQP Guidance: Partner with APQP and Sales teams to evaluate part feasibility and tooling capability for potential new business quotes.
- Lean Execution: Lead continuous improvement initiatives applying Lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, optimize cycle times, and boost plant throughput.
- Capacity & Workflow Analysis: Conduct capacity studies for new and existing production lines to support footprint and machinery planning.
- Troubleshooting & Support: Work directly on the factory floor with Production and Quality teams to troubleshoot manufacturing breakdowns and perform root cause analysis on customer/internal defects.
What you’ll bring
- Cold headed experience
- 4-7 years of on the floor manufacturing experience
- Degree in Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
- Heading and rolling processes
- Automotive experience
- Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Entry level CAD/drafting
- Tool design
- Root cause analysis/corrective action
Are you a process engineer with prior cold headed experience? Please apply!
Process Engineer in watertown at Unknown Company
This position is listed as full time and onsite.