Process Engineer

Murphy Search Group; City of Watertown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Search Group is seeking a Process Engineer in the City of Watertown, New York. The engineer will oversee manufacturing processes and improve safety, throughput, and efficiency. With over 5 years of experience in manufacturing and proficiency in AS9100, the ideal candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills and be adept in SolidWorks.

This position involves collaborating with various departments and leading improvements in production processes while ensuring product quality. A background in electronics manufacturing is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing or a similar field.
• Proven record of accomplishments in process improvement.
• Experience with tooling design and jig creation desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership related to production.
• Coordinate with departments on manufacturing process changes.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Skills

5+ years experience in manufacturing

Experience with AS9100/ISO9001:2015

Excellent communication skills

Ability to develop tooling and fixtures

Highly motivated individual

Education

Post-secondary education (Technical Certification, AS Degree, BS Degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Process Engineer

Our Client is a contract manufacturer serving a broad range of industries and prides itself on their focus on customer satisfaction. Working with industry leaders supporting a complete product life cycle, from prototype through production. As a solutions provider with expertise in PCB layout and design, PCB assembly, and upper-level chassis, control panels, and cable & harness assembly, we manufacture products using LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma principles. Delivering quality products on-time, is certified to AS9100D, our operators are certified to IPC-610, IPC-620 and J-STD, we are ITAR compliant.

Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for evaluating new and existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, and develop best practices within the production process. The position requires working closely with manufacturing, management, purchasing, and customer service. Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve safety, throughput, efficiencies, production yields, and costs.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership in all aspects related to production, including training of employees in the appropriate use of tooling, equipment, interpretation of assembly documentation, and lean tools, techniques, and practices.
• Interface with and give support, as required to Managers, Manufacturing, Test, Purchasing, Engineering, Process Documentation, and Materials.
• Coordinate with the various departments engaged in setting up or changing the manufacturing processes involved with the new or revised product.
• Establish standardized work, process flow, detailed procedures, and requirements for all phases of manufacturing to meet cost, quality, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Develop, improve, and monitor tooling for prototype and legacy products.
• Take responsibility for other essential duties, as determined by management.
• Lead and/or contribute to continuous improvement projects.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing, electronics‑manufacturing or similar field.
• Experience working with AS9100/ISO9001:2015 quality system and knowledge of IPC‑A‑610, 620, and J‑STD‑001 quality requirements. ISO13485 experience is a plus.
• Ability to develop tooling and fixtures utilizing CAD software.
• Ability to develop labor estimates for quoting.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated individual with the capability of handling multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment while still meeting goals and deadlines.

Computer Skills

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office.
• Experience working with SolidWorks or CAD/CAM modeling tools.

Education & Experience

• Post-secondary education (Technical Certification, AS Degree, BS Degree) with at least 5 years experience.
• Proven record of accomplishments showing process improvement and the ability to streamline processes.
• Experience with tooling design, fixture, jig, and/or template creation desired.
• Experience working in a high demand contract or OE manufacturing environment with electro‑mechanical components and products.
• Demonstrated accomplishments leading and implementing quality improvement projects desired.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma Black Belt experience preferred.