Manufacturing Process Engineer

Gem Care Recruiting & Staffing; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gem Care Recruiting & Staffing is seeking a Process Engineer for a growing manufacturing operation in Morristown, TN. The role focuses on developing assembly processes spanning mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines, leading launches and improvements, and coordinating training for staff.

Candidate must excel in data analysis, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, with a Bachelor’s in Engineering and hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to facilitate group discussions, lead meetings and training sessions.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Familiarity with capital budgeting.
• Understanding of safety and environmental regulations.
• Proficient in CNC programming, PLCs and close-tolerance applications.
• Knowledge of quality systems, gauging and close tolerance measurement.
• Maintenance systems and preventive maintenance practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems.
• Ability to analyze statistical data.
• Experience with special equipment (CBN grinding, tool regrinding, etc.).
• Awareness of ISO-14001 requirements.
• FMEA procedures and development.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic and lubrication systems knowledge.
• Strong mechanical reasoning and drawing interpretation.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Interpersonal skills for cross-functional work.
• Safety oriented mindset.
• Ergonomics knowledge.
• Ability to access equipment in plant environments.
• Technical aptitude for complex topics.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Willingness to training across areas.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects.
• Meet production standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise assembly processes across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Manage new launches and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate training for employees affected by projects.
• Assist in budget and timing development for projects.
• Track cycle times, scrap, efficiency and other process metrics.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Apply electrical/electronic and mechanical theory to write specifications and comply with codes.
• Plan R&D proposals including objectives, costs and resources.
• Oversee key projects and create performance reports and data analyses.
• Use root-cause analysis, flowcharts and fishbone diagrams.
• Research design concepts and technologies for new or improved products.
• Review proposals for benefits and feasibility and present to management.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality on improvements and new product development.
• Record test data and apply statistical QC procedures.
• Analyze data and report deviations from standards.
• Set up destructive and nondestructive tests and collect data.
• Prepare graphs and enter data for analysis.
• Write and revise work instructions and maintain documentation.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and ensure safety.

Skills

Facilitate discussions

Manufacturing systems

Capital budgeting

Safety regulations

CNC programming

Quality systems

Maintenance PM

Troubleshoot systems

Statistical data

Special equipment

ISO-14001

FMEA

Hydraulic/pneumatic

Mechanical reasoning

Read drawings

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Safety oriented

Ergonomics

Access equipment

Plant environment

Technical aptitude

Under pressure

Training in multiple areas

Continuous improvement

Production standards

Data interpretation

Follow instructions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Process Engineers needed for a large and growing manufacturing company in the Morristown, TN area. This is a direct-hire opportunity and offers an excellent benefits package. Starting salary will depend on experience, education, and training.

Job Description:

• Develop and revise assembly processes encompassing mechanical, electrical, and software engineering.
• Manage new launches and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate training activities for employees affected by engineering projects.
• Assist in the development of project budgets and timing.
• Track and monitor processes, including but not limited to cycle times, scrap performance, efficiency, etc.
• May troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical/electronic equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, numeral controls, power supplies, drives, gages and test equipment.
• Plans and performs work requiring a thorough knowledge of electrical/electronic and mechanical theories and principles, writing specifications, local and national electrical codes, properties of various materials, and principles of operation and application of electronic equipment.
• Plans and formulates aspects of research and development proposals such as objective or purpose of project, applications that can be utilized from findings, costs of project, and equipment and human resource requirements.
• Oversees key projects, processes and performance reports, data and analysis. Plans documentation system.
• Utilizes problem-solving tools in various situations, including root cause analysis, flowcharts, and fishbone diagrams.
• Research and suggest design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing ones.
• Reviews and analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.
• Approves and submits proposals considered feasible to management for consideration.
• Working with the Manufacturing and Quality, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Writes and revises work instructions as necessary (Quality Document Maintenance).
• Maintains laboratory test equipment and ensures a clean and safe work environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to facilitate small group discussions, lead meetings, training and projects.
• In depth knowledge of manufacturing systems and processes.
• Knowledge of capital budgeting.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Functional knowledge of CNC programming in close tolerance applications and PLC nomenclature and programming.
• Knowledge of quality systems, gauging, and close tolerance measurement.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems and equipment PM.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex system problems.
• Ability to analyze statistical data.
• Special equipment knowledge (i.e. CBN grinding, tool regrinding, chip handling, systems, filtration, etc.)
• ISO-14001 requirements.
• FMEA procedure and development.
• Hydraulic, pneumatic, and lubrication systems.
• Mechanical reasoning skills.
• Part drawing interpretation.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Safety oriented.
• Ergonomics knowledge.
• Physical ability to access equipment.
• Ability to work in plant environment.
• Must demonstrate technical aptitude (ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information).
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
• Receptive to training and performing functions in multiple areas.
• Participate in a teamwork atmosphere and contribute to various continuous improvement projects and processes.
• Must posses the ability to perform at required production standards.
• Must be able to record and interpret data, compute and compile necessary data and present data in various forms for recording, reporting, and presentations.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, procedures and policies.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field of study is required.