Process Engineer

Smarter Alloys Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Smarter Alloys Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to scale and optimize our wire production processes as we grow.

You will work across production, quality, R&D, and operations to drive process improvements, reduce variability, and ensure high-quality output in a fast-paced, high-tech environment. Responsibilities include analyzing and improving wire production steps, supporting scale-up from pilot to full-scale, maintaining QMS documentation, and collaborating with QA and R&D to transfer new

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 2–5 years in process/manufacturing roles.
• Familiar with QMS (ISO 9001/13485) and statistical tools (Minitab/SPC).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process validation, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve wire production processes including drawing, annealing, etching, shaping, and finishing.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement lean improvements, and reduce waste across manufacturing operations.
• Support the scale‑up of production from pilot to full‑scale.
• Maintain and update process documentation as part of QMS requirements.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean manufacturing

Statistical tools

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Minitab

SPC

ISO 9001

ISO 13485

Job description

Smarter Alloys is a world leader in smart materials innovation, pioneering advanced shape memory materials for applications in medical devices, cleantech, automotive, and beyond. We are looking for a Process Engineer to help scale and optimize our wire production processes as we continue our rapid growth.

As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a critical role in scaling up production and improving operational efficiency for our wire and finished goods manufacturing lines. Working cross‑functionally with production, quality, R&D, and operations teams, you’ll help drive process improvements, reduce variability, and ensure high‑quality output in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve wire production processes including drawing, annealing, etching, shaping, and finishing.
• Identify bottlenecks, implement lean improvements, and reduce waste across manufacturing operations.
• Support the scale‑up of production from pilot to full‑scale.
• Maintain and update process documentation as part of QMS requirements.

• Collaborate with the Quality team to improve process capability and resolve root causes of defects.
• Develop and monitor in‑process quality control metrics and support SPC initiatives.
• Lead DOE and other data‑driven investigations into process performance.

• Work closely with R&D, operations, and procurement teams to support the development and transfer of new products into production.
• Recommend and implement upgrades to equipment or processes to improve safety, throughput, or yield.
• Contribute to internal audits, corrective actions, and quality improvement programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or similar field) with 2–5 years of experience in a process, manufacturing, or production engineering role.
• Familiarity with QMS systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 13485) and statistical tools (e.g., Minitab, SPC).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process validation, and root cause analysis techniques.
• Self‑motivated and able to work cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with wire processing technologies (e.g., drawing, annealing, etching, shaping) is an asset.

We strive to build a team that reflects the diversity of the community we work in and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with disabilities.