Engineer II - Process

Cadrex; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

401(k) employer match

Education support program

Paid time off

Job summary

Cadrex is seeking a Process Engineer II to evaluate and optimize manufacturing processes, reducing costs and improving sustainability. The role focuses on developing best practices within production and ensuring alignment with product specifications.

Responsibilities include supervising engineers, implementing process improvements, and oversight of project timelines. A strong background in LEAN and CAD tools is preferred, along with experience in high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing engineering or related field; substitution allowed for 5 years industry experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• PC literacy; MS Office and internet use.
• LEAN principles knowledge or continuous improvement skills.
• Excellent organizational and workflow-analysis skills.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Solid project planning and management abilities for prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment.
• CAD experience with 2D/3D tools (SolidWorks/AutoCAD preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage large project timelines and resources.
• Provide oversight to level I Process Engineers.
• Identify, recommend and implement process improvements.
• Determine equipment and tooling required to meet specs.
• Improve throughput through workflow and layout optimization.
• Maintain safe, reliable manufacturing systems while boosting production.
• Develop innovative process solutions.
• Enhance process capability and production volume while maintaining quality.
• Implement systems optimizing all production phases.
• Advise on corrective actions and ensure timely project completion.
• Prepare reports by collecting and summarizing data and trends.
• Assist in price quotes and job costing reviews.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge; participate in LEAN activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

LEAN principles

Workflow analysis

High-volume manufacturing

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing engineering

Bachelor's degree preferred

5 years of industry experience substitute

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Cadrex is searching for a Process Engineer II to evaluate new and existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage large project timelines and resources
• Provide oversight and guidance to level I Process Engineers
• Identify, recommend, and implement approved methods or process improvements
• Identify equipment, processes and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers
• Develop innovative solutions
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process
• Advise on corrective actions
• Ensure projects are completed on time
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
• Assist in price quote development and job costing reviews
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge
• Actively participate in LEAN manufacturing activities

RequirementsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
• Possess well-developed and demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• PC knowledge/computer literate; including the ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), e-mail and use the internet
• Working knowledge of LEAN principles or other continuous improvement skills
• Possess excellent organizational skillsSkilled at workflow analysis
• Experience with high volume manufacturing
• Must have strong project planning and management skills to prioritize tasks and establish framework and systems for managing areas of responsibility
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment
• Skills in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 is preferred
• Associate degree in manufacturing engineering or related field. May substitute 5 years of industry experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting
• Bachelor's degree preferred

LOCATIONOnsiteSCHEDULEM-FWORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX'S CORE VALUES

• Safety first
• rising to the challenge
• collaboration
• accountability
• doing the right thing

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES

• Health/dental/vision coverage
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
• Education support program
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
• Referral bonuses
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.

Equality Statement

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.