Engineer II - Process

Cadrex Agawam; Agawam (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Remote work stipend

401(k) match

Education support

Safety glasses/shoe reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions is seeking 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.

This onsite role in Agawam, MA leads and mentors Level I Process Engineers, drives lean improvements, analyzes workflows, and ensures safety, quality, and efficiency while increasing production capacity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in manufacturing engineering or related field; 5 years in high-volume manufacturing may substitute.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage large project timelines and resources.
• Provide oversight to Level I Process Engineers.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Identify equipment and tooling needs to meet specs.
• Improve workflow, space, and layout for efficiency.
• Maintain safe, reliable manufacturing systems and improve production metrics.
• Develop innovative solutions and optimize all production phases.
• Advise on corrective actions and ensure on-time project completion.
• Prepare product and process reports and assist in cost reviews.
• Maintain professional knowledge and participate in LEAN activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Lean principles

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Workflow analysis

Education

Associate degree in manufacturing engineering or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW

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

Requirements

PREFERRED 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 skills
• Skilled 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

EDUCATION

• 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

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F

WORK 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.

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, and 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.

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.