Process Engineer

Times Microwave Systems; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA and FSA

Life insurance and disability

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Times Microwave Systems in Mesa, AZ seeks a Process Engineer to support the Production Department by solving issues related to components, equipment, and processes in RF coaxial cable assembly manufacturing. You will collaborate with Production to ensure efficient processes that meet scheduling and quality needs.

Responsibilities include DOE studies, implementing control processes, root-cause analysis, and documentation management.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering required; manufacturing experience preferred.
• DOE experience preferred; materials science background a plus.
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and CAPA processes.
• Familiar with Change Management, NCRs, and work instructions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; SolidWorks knowledge preferred.
• Experience with resistance soldering and RF test equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct DOE to establish baseline requirements and processes.
• Implement controls to ensure material compliance.
• Lead process improvements to reduce manufacturing inefficiencies.
• Identify root causes of mechanical/electrical production failures.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing/testing documentation.
• Evaluate costs, capital equipment, capacity, and capability needs.
• Provide training/validation for processes and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to internal standards and procedures.

Skills

Lean Principles

Six Sigma

CAPA

Change Management

Nonconformance Reports

Engineering Specifications

Work Instructions

DOE Methods

Root Cause Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

PNA Test Equipment

Resistance Soldering Equipment

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

PNA/ RF Test Equipment

Job description

FLSA: Salaried Exempt

Summary

The Process Engineer supports the Production Department by resolving issues related to components, equipment and processes used in the manufacture of RF coaxial cable assemblies. The Process Engineer will work in concert with Production and Operations to assure efficient processes in manufacturing of products to meet customer scheduling and quality requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Design of Experiments where necessary to establish baseline requirements and foundational processes.
• Implement control processes to confirm material compliance.
• Implement process improvements to correct manufacturing inefficiencies and failures.
• Identify root cause of mechanical and electrical failures on the production floor.
• Create/maintain/review/improve/troubleshoot documentation related to manufacturing and testing of RF coaxial cable assemblies.
• Conduct feasibility studies to estimate product cost and analyze capital equipment, capacity, and capability requirements.
• Provide analysis and solutions to complex material screening and sorting issues
• Design/develop tooling and fixtures to support production needs
• Provide training/qualification/validation for processes and equipment as required
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
• Some experience in a manufacturing environment ideal
• Previous DOE experience, preferred
• Background in materials science, preferred

• Experience with resistance soldering equipment, preferred
• Experience with PNA test equipment, preferred
• Experienced using Lean Principles and tools
• Experience using Control Processes and Procedures including Change Management System, Nonconformance Reports, Engineering Specifications, Takt time/rate, Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA), and Work Instructions
• Experience using Six Sigma and/or or other problem-solving methodologies
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency with SolidWorks, preferred

We are pleased to provide high-quality, competitive and comprehensive benefits for our employees.

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage, HSA and FSA, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and the employee assistance program.
• Full-time and part‑time employees are eligible for paid time off, 12 paid holidays per year, and may participate in our 401(k) plan, which includes an automatic 3% company contribution, plus a 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions.

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.