Hands-On Process Engineer: Prototyping & Improvement

Accelsius, LLC

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical & Dental

401K

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Accelsius is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer in Austin, TX to bridge CAD design and shop-floor fabrication. You will develop prototype parts, jigs, and tooling, create clear work instructions, and train operators to ensure robust, repeatable processes.

You will collaborate with Quality, Design, and Manufacturing Engineering to drive ECOs, control processes, and implement improvements, leveraging SolidWorks and MES systems to maintain traceability and document key procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
5-7+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
Hands-on experience designing and building prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures.
Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks strongly preferred).
Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings, and provide feedback to Design Engineering when needed.
Able to conceptualize, design, and fabricate fixtures and tooling from concept through implementation.
Experience creating work instructions for the manufacturing floor.
Demonstrated experience training and certifying production operators.
Experience working cross-functionally with Quality teams on process control, non-conformances, and continuous improvement.
Experience with torque tools; familiarity with digital or smart torque tools and torque data tracking is a strong plus.
Machine shop experience (manual mill/lathe, basic fabrication) is a plus.
Startup experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and iterate on prototype parts, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support new product introduction and continuous improvement of existing processes.
Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids for shop floor operators.
Train operators on new and revised processes; develop and administer operator certification programs.
Partner with Quality to investigate process-related issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Use CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) to design fixtures, tooling, and prototype components.
Specify and implement torque control processes, including selection and setup of digital/smart torque tools; support calibration and data-tracking requirements for torque-critical assemblies.
Define in-process inspection methods and tools for process-critical criteria; train operators to use these tools effectively and consistently.
Work with the team to convert work instructions and in-process inspections into a traveler that preserves build history for traceability.
Support machine shop activities as needed, including basic machining, fabrication, and modification of fixtures and prototype hardware.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to support engineering change orders (ECOs) and product transfers to production.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
Maintain accurate process documentation in the MES and related systems, and support audits as needed.