Lead Process Engineer - Drive NPI & Manufacturing Growth

Advanced Powder Products, Inc.; Philipsburg (Centre County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Powder Products, Inc. is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to oversee process development, optimization, and project execution across our Pennsylvania facility.

You will mentor a team of process engineers and technicians while leading cross-functional initiatives to improve yield, cycle times, and product quality. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to scale new products from prototype to

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or other technical discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing.
• 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process engineers and techs.
• Conduct periodic performance appraisals and provide formal feedback.
• Participate in hiring and training team members.
• Develop, configure, and optimize manufacturing processes from concept to production (NPI).
• Drive scale‑up of new products from prototype to full‑scale manufacturing.
• Analyze process data and performance metrics to identify opportunities to improve output, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
• Lead and support root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations or production issues (MRB).
• Assist in ramp‑up of new equipment (IQ, OQ, PQ) and support preventive maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including R&D, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Develop and maintain process documentation: SOPs, process maps, and work instructions.
• Select and implement tools, equipment, or automation to enhance process capability.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct process validations and capability studies.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Complete individual or team projects as assigned.
• Provide training and mentorship to molding technicians and production staff.
• Follow the standards of ISO13485 and ISO 9001 International Standards.

Skills

Strong leadership, coaching, and team‑

Excellent communication and Inter')

Ability to work in fast paced manufact

Read and interpret blueprints and eng.

Problem solving and data analysis

Education

B.S. in engineering or other technical discipline

5+ years’ experience in manufacturing

2 years in leadership or supervisory role preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Minitab

Polymer compounding

Injection molding

Sintering

CNC machining

Job description

Advanced Powder Products, Inc. is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to oversee process development, optimization, and project execution across our Pennsylvania facility.

You will mentor a team of process engineers and technicians while leading cross-functional initiatives to improve yield, cycle times, and product quality. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with R&D, Quality, Maintenance, and Operations to scale new products from prototype to