Materials/Process Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK SMP Wallingford seeks a hands-on Process Engineer to drive core manufacturing processes and product quality. You will develop technical competency, lead process improvements, and support new product developments while coordinating with vendors and customers.

The role emphasizes safety, data-driven decision making, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced production environment. A BS in engineering and substantial experience are required.

Qualifications

• :BS in Engineering - Metallurgical/Materials highly preferred, Mechanical preferred, other Engineering disciplines considered with relevant manufacturing experience
• 2:5-10 years of manufacturing experience with process improvement
• Experience on safety teams, accident investigations, and/or engineering controls
• Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR regulated)

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains technical competency in core products, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Provides technical and applied research to manufacturing focused on product and process improvement.
• Leads new product developments (NPD) for products and manufacturing processes and shares information with workforce, customers, and vendors.
• Develops and drives multiple Operational Excellence (OPEX) projects.
• Supports safety improvements of equipment and processes and promotes a zero-incident culture.
• Generates SOPs, Work Instructions, and Process Control Plans.
• Generates reports documenting Process Engineering activities.
• Researches and justifies Capital Appropriation Requests for equipment changes.
• Performs Root Cause/Failure Analysis of products during manufacturing for safety, quality, and production issues.
• Defines production structures for orders to be manufactured.
• Reviews manufacturing and metallurgical capabilities and quotes with commercial department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Math & statistics

Excel

CAD/SolidWorks

Cross-functional communication

Six Sigma Black Belt

Problem solving

AI tools adoption

Education

BS in Engineering (Metallurgical/Materials)

Tools

CAD/SolidWorks

Job description

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AMETEK Specialty Metals Products (SMP) Wallingford is a US-based pioneer in the manufacturer of High Purity Metal Strip, Specialty Shaped Wire, Engineered Shaped Components and Thermal Management Materials. With more than 50 years of experience, AMETEK SMP Wallingford has numerous patents in technically advanced metallurgical materials and is a global leader in High Purity Materials via Wrought Powder Metallurgy.

AMETEK is seeking a hands-on, highly motivated Process Engineer who will operates as a key staff resource applying engineering and business skills to carry out core functions in a hands-on manufacturing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in our core products, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
• Provides technical, and applied research to manufacturing, focused on product and process improvement.
• Leads new product developments (NPD) for products and manufacturing processes, and regularly shares information with the workforce, customers, and vendors.
• Develops and drives several concurrent Operational Excellence (OPEX) projects.
• Supports safety improvements of equipment and processes and promotes “Zero-Incident” culture.
• Generates Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Process Control Plans.
• Generates reports to document and communicate all Process Engineering activities.
• Researches, justifies, and submits Capital Appropriation Requests to support new or changed equipment.
• Performs Root Cause/Failure Analysis of products during manufacturing of product for safety, quality, and production issues.
• Defines production structures for orders to be manufactured.
• Review manufacturing and metallurgical capabilities for Ametek product lines and quote reviews with commercial department.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Strong background in math and statistics preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and associated Office programs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with timely results.
• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software is a plus.
• Works independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to interface with vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams to solve problems.
• Experience with utilizing Kaizen methods preferred
• Green belt/Six Sigma belt certification and application experiencepreferred
• Ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in Engineering - Metallurgical/Materials highly preferred, Mechanical preferred, other Engineering disciplines considered with relevant manufacturing experience
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility, with emphasis on process improvement, an understanding of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and material testing.
• Experience on safety teams, accident investigations, and/or elimination of workplace hazards via engineering controls
• Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR regulated)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This position requires walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, sitting, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work around and on industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment (e.g., forklift)
• Ability to work from heights.
• Ability to ascend and descend steep stairs and platforms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a infrequent basis.
• Must be willing to work around dust, and other substances.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work in a normal office environment with significant time spent in the production area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The production area is not climate controlled.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 95,000

Salary Maximum: 140,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer:Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].