Process Engineer

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

Job summary

VPT, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer for our Blacksburg, VA headquarters. You will report to the Process Engineering Manager within the Quality Department and support overseas manufacturing with process improvements to boost yield and throughput.

The role requires a BS in a relevant engineering field and involves RCCA investigations, capital projects, and documentation control. Travel is required, and US person eligibility is a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with electronic assembly processes a plus.
• Background in MIL-STD, J-STD or IPC standards.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Strong materials science knowledge and failure analysis related to assembly and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Support overseas manufacturing site addressing production, quality and material supply challenges.
• Perform RCCA investigations via DOEs on product failures.
• Manage small to mid-size capital projects including equipment selection and implementation.
• Create, edit, and review production documentation.
• Run material evaluations and process qualifications.
• Establish supplier relationships to ensure quality and timely deliveries.
• Support new product development and scale-up from prototype to full production.
• Travel internationally and domestically to production facilities.

Skills

Materials science

Mechanical engineering

Industrial engineering

DOE

Root cause analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

3D modeling

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Equipment selection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

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

• 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 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)