Process Engineer

GEOTEK LLC

Stewartville (MN)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 102,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Health, Dental, Ancillary Benefits

Generous PTO and 9 paid holidays

401k with 4% company match

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Job summary

GEOTEK LLC in Stewartville, MN is seeking a Process Engineer to own process development on the manufacturing floor. You will run trials, interpret data, chase root causes for quality drift, and design tooling in SolidWorks for production-ready solutions.

Work closely with operations and engineering to lead DOEs, capitalize on capital projects, and drive continuous improvement from concept to production launch. A mechanical/manufacturing background and SolidWorks proficiency are required.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, or materials preferred)
2–5 years of hands-on process or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
Experience owning a process and being accountable for the result
SolidWorks proficiency: parts, assemblies, drawings, GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
Comfortable with data-trials, capability studies, statistical problem solving
You can work from a goal, break it into tasks, and execute without needing to be managed
Strong communicator across all levels- line operators to executives

Responsibilities

Own process development from concept through production launch- equipment, tooling, parameters, and validation
Design tooling, fixtures, and mandrels in SolidWorks and see them through build and install
Run structured trials and DOEs, analyze the data, and turn it into process changes that hold
Lead root cause investigations on quality and throughput problems and implement permanent fixes
Scope, justify, and manage capital projects- new equipment, tooling, process upgrades
Drive continuous improvement projects end to end: identify the problem, build the plan, deliver the result
Develop and maintain work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and process documentation
Use our test lab to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability
Coach and train operations crews on processes and equipment
Support off-shift trials when needed

Skills

Strong communicator

Data analysis

Self-motivated

DOE basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

About The Role

GEOTEK manufactures engineered fiberglass composite structures for utility infrastructure using continuous manufacturing processes- filament winding and pultrusion. We've been doing it for over 30 years, and are considered a leader in the industry.

Brief Description

Process Engineer- Filament Winding

Stewartville, MN | On-site

We're hiring a Process Engineer to own process development and improvement on the manufacturing floor. You'll run trials and interpret the data, chase down the root cause when quality drifts, design tooling and fixtures in SolidWorks, and scope and land capital projects. You'll work closely with operations and the rest of the engineering team.

You don't need composites experience. If you've engineered a continuous process, the material is learnable and we'll teach it.

What You'll Do

Own process development from concept through production launch- equipment, tooling, parameters, and validation
Design tooling, fixtures, and mandrels in SolidWorks and see them through build and install
Run structured trials and DOEs, analyze the data, and turn it into process changes that hold
Lead root cause investigations on quality and throughput problems and implement permanent fixes
Scope, justify, and manage capital projects- new equipment, tooling, process upgrades
Drive continuous improvement projects end to end: identify the problem, build the plan, deliver the result
Develop and maintain work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and process documentation
Use our test lab to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability
Coach and train operations crews on processes and equipment
Support off-shift trials when needed

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical, manufacturing, chemical, or materials preferred)
2–5 years of hands-on process or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment
Experience owning a process. You've made changes and been accountable for the result
SolidWorks proficiency: parts, assemblies, drawings, GD&T per ANSI Y14.5
Comfortable with data- trials, capability studies, statistical problem solving
You can work from a goal, break it into tasks, and execute without needing to be managed
Strong communicator across all levels- line operators to executives

You’ll Stand Out If

You've worked in a continuous process- filament winding, pultrusion, extrusion, coating, or similar
You have experience with composites or thermoset resin systems (polyester, vinyl-ester, urethane)
You've owned tooling or mandrel design
You bring Lean, Six Sigma, or structured CI methodology

Physical Work Conditions

Time should be split between the floor and the office or meeting rooms ranging anywhere from 25% to 75% on the production floor or engineering labs. While working on the floor there will be work with and around moving machinery, fumes and chemicals. Office work requires sitting at a desk, using a computer and phone.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $74,386 - $102,280. Final offers may vary based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The posted range represents the expected earning potential for this position within the current organizational budget and market conditions.

Who We Are

For over 30 years, GEOTEK has been internationally recognized for industry leading composite technologies, engineering, and service. The company has grown PUPI into the leading global provider of fiberglass crossarms and is committed to adding and developing other market-leading composite brands for the world's infrastructure. The company was founded in 1990 to manufacture and market Common Sense Fencing and other pultruded fiberglass products. Early on GEOTEK also began producing utility composite crossarms for Pultruded Utility Products, Inc., a company it acquired in 2000 and renamed Pultruded Utility Products International to reflect the global opportunity for these products. PUPI is a brand of GEOTEK. Using proprietary processes and several patented inventions, GEOTEK manufactures and distributes engineered fiberglass composites that are used by the transmission and distribution power lines and substations. The company is well positioned for sustained growth and profitability through market expansion and new product offerings.

Our Purpose

As the global leader in composite crossarms, we aim to broaden our engineered composite products in infrastructure applications with light poles and beyond.

Mission

Enhance the world's infrastructure with engineered composite products.

Vision

Develop, acquire, and grow respected composite product brands; where each product line delivers market-leading reliability, performance, and value to global infrastructure customers.

Values

TRUE Values