Process Engineer

Overview

As a Process Engineer specializing in Press operations, you will be essential to planning, managing, and improving production methods within our metal stamping press department. Youll actively participate in cross-functional teams, representing manufacturing engineering at every phase of design and development. Collaboration across engineering, production, research, marketing, and after-sales teams will be key to your role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze equipment, processes, operations, and assembly methods to identify improvements in time, quality, and efficiency.
• Drive process development and improvement initiatives within the stamping department.
• Conduct problem-solving, program management, and troubleshooting for stamping processes.
• Specify, design, and develop tooling, fixtures, work aides, and stamping equipment.
• Investigate and resolve tooling, processing, assembly, and sequencing issues.
• Initiate corrective actions, including modifying plant tooling and machine programming.
• Contribute to problem-resolution teams, ensuring smooth and efficient production.
• Create equipment specifications and evaluate vendor proposals for new production equipment and manufacturing lines.
• Assist in the design, installation, and debugging of tooling and capital equipment.
• Provide daily support for troubleshooting issues in assembly and press shop operations.
• Reduce costs related to scrap, rework, and cycle time while optimizing manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years in a metal stamping shop.
• Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Pro E, SolidWorks).
• Strong understanding of design applications for stamping.
• Familiarity with engineering principles, processes, and equipment within a metal stamping environment.
• Preferred: Die design or Journeyman Tool and Die experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience, OR 5 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated expertise.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong application of engineering principles and design applications.
• Effective communication skills, with a drive for continuous improvement and world-class performance standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, and perform minimal lifting throughout shifts. Manual dexterity required.