Process Engineer

Socket.dev; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VPT, Inc. in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Process Engineer to join our Quality Department. You will support overseas manufacturing, drive process improvements to increase yield and throughput, run RCCA investigations using DOEs, and manage small to mid-scale capital projects.

The role requires collaboration across cross-functional teams, ability to review production documentation, perform material evaluations, and travel domestically and internationally to facilities. US person is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with RCCA, DOEs and process optimization.
• Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Support overseas manufacturing by addressing production, quality and material supply challenges.
• Perform RCCA investigations via DOEs on product failures.
• Manage small to medium scale capital projects and equipment implementation.
• Create, edit, and review production documentation.
• Perform new material evaluation and run qualifications.
• Establish relationships with suppliers for quality and timely deliveries.
• Travel internationally and domestically to production facilities.

Skills

DOE methodology

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean Six Sigma

Microsoft Office

Education

Materials Science and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

VPT, Inc., a global leader in providing power conversion solutions for use in avionics, military, space and industrial applications, has an immediate opening for a Process Engineer. This is a full-time position located in our Blacksburg, VA headquarters. Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Process Engineer will be a key member within our Quality Department.

Responsibilities will include:

• Support our overseas manufacturing site by addressing production, quality and material supply challenges while driving process improvement to increase yield and throughput.
• Perform root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigation via DOEs on product failures.
• Manage small to medium scale capital projects such as equipment selection and implementation.
• Create, edit, and review production documentation.
• Perform new material evaluation and run qualifications.
• Establish relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
• Support new product development and scale-up from prototype to full production.
• Travel (international and domestic) to production facilities.

Because of the nature of the position, a US Person is required.

The anticipated starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - $125,000 annually

Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the VPT, Inc., starting salary range for this position. Actual starting salary will vary depending on location, education and experience. The range listed is just one factor of the VPT, Inc., total compensation package. Other factors include paid holidays, paid time off, health and dental insurance, 401(k) with match, disability insurance, life insurance and flexible spending accounts.

VPT, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity/VET/Disability Employer

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree in either of the following:

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

Preferred

• Background in electronic assembly process.
• Background in MIL-STD, J-STD or IPC Standards.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong materials science and failure analysis (FA) knowledge related to assembly chip-packaging, materials and reliability failures.
• Proficient in applying DOE vs. Hypothesis tool for root cause analysis.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization techniques and Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Environmental testing experience (thermal, shock, vibration, etc.)
• 3D modeling and drafting (SolidWorks preferred)