Manufacturing Process Engineer

Höganäs AB; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Höganäs in North America is seeking a Process Engineer to support, develop, and monitor the manufacturing processes at our Hollsopple, PA plant, ensuring cost-effective production of iron powder.

Responsibilities include reducing costs through process changes, educating operators, developing FMEAs, and maintaining QA standards while coordinating with Supply Chain and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing detailed engineering reports.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, recommends, and develops solutions through equipment or process changes that reduce costs, increase production, and improve quality, environment, and safety.
• Educates production members on proper operation of equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Develops equipment FMEAs and coordinates parts, equipment, and services.
• Ensures all quality assurance guidelines are followed through the manufacturing process.
• Provides management reports as requested.
• Maintains inventory in M3 and coordinates with Supply Chain to establish reorder points.
• Investigates accidents and customer complaints and identifies root causes and corrective actions.
• Schedules and oversees subcontractors with pre-task planning, EHS review, and contractor passport.
• Maintains a safe working environment for themselves and others.
• Exhibits leadership capabilities in all aspects of their work.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position

Höganäs in North America is seeking a Process Engineer to work at our Hollsopple, PA plant. This position is responsible for supporting, developing, improving, and monitoring the manufacturing processes to ensure the successful and cost-effective production of iron powder.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, recommends, and develops solutions through equipment or process changes that reduce costs, increase production, and improve quality, environment, and safety.
• Educates production members on proper operation of equipment and preventative maintenance.
• Develops equipment FMEAs and recommends, purchases, and coordinates parts, equipment, and services.
• Ensures all quality assurance guidelines are followed through the manufacturing process.
• Provides management reports as requested.
• Maintains inventory in M3 and works with Supply Chain to establish reorder points.
• Investigates accidents and customer complaints and identifies root causes and provides corrective actions.
• Schedule and oversee subcontractors including the completion of contractor pre-task planning, EHS review, and contractor passport.
• Maintains a safe working environment for themselves and others.
• Actively exhibits leadership capabilities in all aspects of their work.
• Displays conscious awareness of what is required to ensure a sustainable Höganäs.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with preferably demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in writing detailed engineering reports.
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office.

About Höganäs

We aim to offer a great and meaningful place to work where you can fulfill your potential and ambitions. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. We have a clear management philosophy, and just like us you believe that through collaboration and openness we develop as individuals and as a company. We see all employees, regardless of position, as leaders when we approach the challenges that the world - and we - face. Höganäs ambition is to lead the transformation to better meet the needs of tomorrow and become the preferred supplier of sustainable metal powder on a global scale – join us in our journey of sustainable change and towards net-zero climate emissions.

Founded in 1797, Höganäs is the world leader in the market for powders, with an annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes. Höganäs’ vision is to drive positive change through material innovation, with the ambition of becoming the globally preferred partner for sustainable powder materials. The company’s strength lies in its diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and Höganäs is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Höganäs collaborates with customers across multiple industries to develop innovative solutions, including applications in automotive components, electric motors, brazing, surface coating, welding consumables and additive manufacturing. Operating 15 production centers worldwide and employing 2,200 people, Höganäs’ turnover for 2025 was 11,045 MSEK. Höganäs is owned by Lindéngruppen and FAM. www.hoganas.com

We strongly believe that a workplace where people are passionate about their work, experience a sense of meaning and have a possibility to make an impact, is the foundation for our progress and performance as a company.

Do you want to work at Höganäs? Founded in 1797, Höganäs is the world leader in the market for powders, with a yearly capacity of 500,000 tonnes. Our vision is to drive positive change through material innovation, with the ambition of becoming the globally preferred partner for sustainable powder materials. At Höganäs, our strength lies in its diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we are committed to gender diversity. We collaborate with customers to innovate solutions for automotive components, electric motors, brazing, surface coating, welding, and additive manufacturing. Operating 15 production centers worldwide and employing 2,200 people, Höganäs' turnover for 2025 was 11,045 MSEK. Höganäs is owned by Lindéngruppen and Wallenberg-owned FAM. www.hoganas.com