Materials & Process Engineer: Drive Process Innovation

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

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.