Materials Process Engineer

Crazy Aarons; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing company in Norristown seeks a Materials Process Engineer to enhance product processes and equipment interaction. This role involves supporting production, maintenance, and quality departments, optimizing operations, and implementing improvements. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and hands-on experience in manufacturing environments, along with excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

401k - up to 6% match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing engineering environment required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in data analysis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve manufacturing operations for non-Newtonian materials.
• Develop and execute test methods for problem-solving activities.
• Create and maintain production metrics for process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Crazy Aaron Enterprises - Norristown, PA

Salary Range: $65000.00 - $75000.00 Salary

Job Shift: First Shift: 8AM-4PM

Description

The Materials Process Engineer supports the development and improvement of products, processes, and equipment interaction with materials. This is a hands-on position in a dynamic manufacturing and engineering environment where critical support of the Production, Maintenance, and Quality departments is vital to operations.

JOB FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support and improve manufacturing operations for the processing of non-Newtonian, pliable materials and modeling compounds by working to identify and solve manufacturing issues
• Understand and apply fundamental engineering concepts, practices, and procedures as they pertain to the optimization of production and manufacturing
• Develop and execute test methods in support of problem-solving activities and resolution
• Create and maintain production metrics to develop corrective actions and process improvements
• Perform materials testing to develop new and existing formulas to meet quality parameters
• Lead and coordinate improvements to existing processes and machinery
• Recommend and implement enhancements to manufacturing processes
• Work alongside Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to optimize operational performance
• Assist with the implementation of new products, processes, and machinery
• Maintain and write detailed procedures for the operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously, independently track progress, and follow-up on assigned tasks
• Communicate progress and issues appropriately via formal and informal methods.
• Pivot priorities as the needs of the business dictate to fulfill company production goals
• Other duties as assigned or required

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in a manufacturing engineering environment required
• SolidWorks/AutoCAD/Mechanical Desktop or Inventor experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in data analysis and statistical tools
• Good knowledge of Six Sigma, 5S, Lean, and Design for Manufacturing
• Ability to work independently and be an effective team member through collaboration, conflict resolution, encouragement, respectful interactions with co-workers, listening, etc.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate critical thinking in fast-paced environment, pivot based on changing needs.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel) required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to occasionally lift 60 lbs. to shoulder height
• Must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing.
• Work environment could include slippery surfaces, noise or vibrations, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fumes or odors

CRAZY AARON’S OFFERS A FULL SUITE OF COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Fully covered FREE employee-only coverage includinghealth, dental, and vision
• Vacation and sick time
• 401k - up to 6% match
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability