Process Engineer

Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes through analysis, programming, and implementation of engineering driven solutions. This role supports daily production through CAD/CAM programming and nesting while driving long term improvements in automation, efficiency, and process standardization.

This position works closely with production teams on the manufacturing floor and plays a key role in transitioning from traditional CAD/CAM workflows to a more automated engineering environment. The role is expected to identify inefficiencies, support process improvements, and contribute to reducing manual intervention in programming and manufacturing operations.

Company Paid: Life Insurance, STD, and LTD

3 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays in 2026

Parental Leave

Additional Benefits:

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Discount Programs

Miscellaneous Other Optional Benefits

Career development and tuition assistance

Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and validate flat patterns for components to support production requirements and ensure accuracy of geometry, materials, and manufacturability of programmed parts.
• Perform daily nesting operations to meet production schedules across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Analyze material usage, sheet utilization, and part layouts to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Work directly with production teams to identify process issues and implement practical solutions on the manufacturing floor.
• Design, implement, monitor, and improve manufacturing processes and workflows to meet safety, quality, and productivity requirements.
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase throughput and reduce cost.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives including process optimization, 5S, and Kaizen activities.
• Drive a zero-defect mindset within engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Support automation of hardware preps, standard features, and part generation to reduce manual programming effort.
• Collaborate with engineering and software teams to improve system integration between order entry and engineering workflows.
• Identify and implement opportunities to eliminate manual intervention through engineering based solutions.
• Develop and execute process improvement plans with defined performance metrics and measurable outcomes.
• Support development of manufacturing bill of materials in alignment with engineering design requirements.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues and remakes.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities:

• Communicate and train manufacturing standards, programming practices, and process updates to internal teams.
• Collaborate with production, order entry, and engineering teams to ensure alignment on job requirements and process execution.
• Monitor key performance indicators for assigned processes and identify areas requiring corrective action.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to quality, scrap reduction, rework, and overall process efficiency.
• Research new technologies, equipment, and methods and provide recommendations supported by data and business case analysis.
• Initiate actions to prevent nonconformities related to safety, product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify, document, and communicate process related issues and recommend solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software with preference for sheet metal applications.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including laser cutting, punch operations, and forming.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills.
• Preferred experience with Autodesk Inventor or similar 3D CAD software.
• Preferred experience with nesting software such as Metalix, RADAN, or similar systems.
• Familiarity with sheet metal design, bend allowances, and material behavior.
• Exposure to parametric modeling, automation, or scripting tools is preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as 5 Why analysis, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and process mapping is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
  
  

Physical Mental Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing floor environments.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout production areas as needed.
• Exposure to typical manufacturing conditions including noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Ability to analyze data, solve complex problems, and make decisions in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.