What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at INDRA AIR TRAFFIC INC?
The Process Engineer is responsible for planning, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes for new product lines at our Kansas facility. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production through process design, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
***Initial international travel to Spain for an extended period of time. Passport and US Citizenship required***
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support manufacturing process development and industrialization for new and existing products
- Evaluate product designs (drawings, 3D models, electrical schematics, BOMs) to ensure manufacturability and automation readiness
- Develop and maintain production documentation, including work instructions, routings, and process reports
- Design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes and workflows to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets
- Monitor and control process performance and KPIs, ensuring operations stay within defined parameters
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure compliance with product specifications
- Analyze production costs and recommend strategies to meet budget targets
- Support make vs. buy decisions and production planning scenarios
- Define and standardize production equipment and tooling requirements
- Contribute to facility layout planning for new and expanded operations
- Assist with supplier coordination, including RFQs, purchasing support, and quality follow-up
- Support project planning by estimating industrialization costs and resources
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related field)
- Experience in manufacturing/process engineering or industrialization
- Strong understanding of automated manufacturing systems and process optimization
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation (CAD drawings, schematics, BOMs)
- Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies preferred
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Spanish language proficiency preferred
Work Environment & Requirements
- 100% on-site role
- Domestic and international travel required
- Ability to work in a manufacturing/industrial environment