Process Engineer IV - ON SITE

BENEFITS

• Medical & Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans Available
• Dental Insurance (Company paid)
• STD and Life & AD&D Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(K) Matching
• PTO & Unpaid Excused Absences
• Uniforms (Company paid)
• Training & Apprenticeship Opportunities
• Safety Shoe & Glasses Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program

JOB SUMMARY

A Process Engineer IV leads the design and optimization of complex manufacturing processes, tools, and fixtures. This role leads intricate projects from concept to completion and drives process improvements using advanced engineering expertise.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs safe operations by adhering to all safety procedures and regulations.
• Validates and creates manufacturing models using 2D drawings, scanning data, and specifications to ensure manufacturability and dimensional accuracy.
• Researches and analyzes materials, features, and methods relevant to manufacturing projects to improve process efficiency and performance.
• Develops and presents design layouts to assess project feasibility and manufacturability.
• Participates in and conducts design reviews with customers and manufacturing teams to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and current engineering documentation, including CAD models, drawings, process records, and revision-controlled data.
• Provides technical guidance and direction to CAM programmers to ensure toolpaths, machining strategies, and cutting parameters align with design intent and production requirements.
• Works collaboratively with customers, Production, Operations, and the Quality Department to resolve design, process, and manufacturability issues.
• Generates purchase requisitions for materials, tooling, and components as required.
• Adjusts manufacturing models to meet shop floor specifications and production feedback.
• Leads complex engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring adherence to cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Analyzes and resolves complex design and process challenges, making strategic recommendations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluates and applies appropriate CNC work-holding and fixturing methods, including vises, modular systems, custom fixtures, vacuum or magnetic chucks, soft jaws, and dedicated tooling to optimize accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
• Creates detailed fixture and process drawings to support production and setup standardization.
• Prepares detailed cost estimates and quotations in the ERP system, including routings, bills of materials, and RFQs for materials or subcontracting operations.
• Conducts engineering reviews for contract processes, maintains part hierarchy documentation, and coordinates job kickoff meetings to ensure smooth project execution.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the position's principal and essential functions, and it shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. An individual in this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology; or 5 years of experience in process engineering or a similar role.
• Advanced CAD/CAM experience and project management skills.
• Strong background in machining, blueprint reading, and geometric dimensional and tolerancing (GD&T). 
• Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided design (CAD) experience. 
• Strong computer literacy, written and verbal communication, and project management skills. 
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six Sigma Black Belt Certification.
• 10 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 3-dimensional modeling experience.
• ERP experience.
• Controlled-unclassified information (CUI) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) experience.
• Powermill experience.
• Siemens NX experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert 1 to 25 pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Exert 26 to 50 pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Exert 50 plus pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Ability to read machine dial gauges, blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and computer screens. 
• Read English and understand sketches, routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Communicate positively and effectively with employees.        

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Hybrid office and shop-based position.
• Moderate noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Machining fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids.