Materials/Process Engineer

AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US-based pioneer in the manufacturer of High Purity Metal Strip, Specialty Shaped Wire, Engineered Shaped Components and Thermal Management Materials. With more than 50 years of experience, AMETEK SMP Wallingford has numerous patents in technically advanced metallurgical materials and is a global leader in High Purity Materials via Wrought Powder Metallurgy.

AMETEK is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Process Engineer who will operates as a key staff resource applying engineering and business skills to carry out core functions in a hands-on manufacturing process. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in our core products, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Provides technical, and applied research to manufacturing, focused on product and process improvement. 
• Leads new product developments (NPD) for  products and manufacturing processes, and regularly shares information with the workforce, customers, and vendors.
• Develops and drives several concurrent Operational Excellence (OPEX) projects.
• Supports safety improvements of equipment and processes and promotes “Zero-Incident” culture.
• Generates Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Process Control Plans.
• Generates reports to document and communicate all Process Engineering activities.
• Researches, justifies, and submits Capital Appropriation Requests  to support new or changed equipment.
• Performs Root Cause/Failure Analysis of products during manufacturing of product for safety, quality, and production issues.
• Defines production structures for orders to be manufactured.
• Review manufacturing and metallurgical capabilities for Ametek product lines and quote reviews with commercial department.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Strong background in math and statistics preferred. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and associated Office programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with timely results.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software is a plus.
• Works independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to interface with vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams to solve problems.
• Experience with utilizing Kaizen methods preferred
• Green belt/Six Sigma belt certification and application experience preferred
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Engineering - Metallurgical/Materials highly preferred, Mechanical preferred, other Engineering disciplines considered with relevant manufacturing experience
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility, with emphasis on process improvement, an understanding of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and material testing.
• Experience on safety teams, accident investigations, and/or elimination of workplace hazards via engineering controls
• Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR regulated)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, sitting, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift)
• Ability to work from heights.
• Ability to ascend and descend steep stairs and platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a infrequent basis.
• Must be willing to work around dust, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work in a normal office environment with significant time spent in the production area.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.