Process Engineer

Operates as a key staff resource applying engineering and business skills to carry out core functions in a hands-on manufacturing process. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
• Develops new products and manufacturing processes.
• Develops and drives several concurrent operational excellence (OPEX) projects.
• Supports safety improvements of equipment and processes and promotes “Zero-Incident” culture.
• Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Process Control Plans.
• Generates reports to document and communicate Engineering activities.
• Works with Maintenance and others to originate Capital Appropriation Requests.
• Performs Root Cause/Failure Analysis of products during manufacturing for safety, quality and production issues.
• Define production structures for orders to be manufactured.
• Review manufacturing capabilities for quote reviews with commercial department.
• Understands and can communicate metallurgical capability of AMETEK products.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems on the floor with operators.
• Perform other duties as needed to support production and quality objectives.
• Optimize yields via product set up.
• Travel to other AMETEK sites, vendors, or customers as required.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrated 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.

SKILLS:

• Strong background in math and statistics preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and associated Office programs.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software a plus.
• Proven ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside an organization.
• 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 a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, other Engineering disciplines with desired experience considered.
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility with emphasis on process improvement, 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).