Process Engineer

Purpose

As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving manufacturing performance within a fast-paced production environment. You will leverage engineering expertise, data analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to enhance safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

This role partners cross-functionally with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to solve complex process challenges, optimize slurry chemistry and shell processes, and lead initiatives that improve productivity and product performance.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance shell process quality using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Support daily production operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing sustainable solutions
• Monitor, test, and control slurry chemistry to maintain consistent process performance
• Program, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic dipping systems to improve quality and throughput
• Analyze scrap, rework, and process performance data to identify trends and drive improvements
• Maintain process stability through equipment monitoring, parameter control, and optimization efforts
• Support engineering change management, including review, documentation, validation, and implementation
• Participate in audits and quality investigations; implement and track corrective and preventive actions
• Evaluate product designs and equipment capabilities to ensure manufacturability within existing processes
• Lead and support capital projects and tooling initiatives to improve safety, quality, and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and quality standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve plant goals
• Perform additional engineering and quality-related duties as assigned
  
  

Special Skills And Physical Requirements

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, data-driven problem solver with a proven track record of process improvement.
• Ability to work in a heavy manufacturing environment, including lifting materials up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports directly to the Process Engineering Manager.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or related field)
• Knowledge of investment casting technology, processes and manufacturing methods are preferred.