Process Engineer-Manufacturing

National Machinery; Tiffin (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

National Machinery in Tiffin, Ohio is seeking a Process Engineer to join the team. This role focuses on defining operations for engineered components while ensuring quality and efficiency in manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have an associate's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, strong knowledge in machining processes, and proficiency in tools like SolidWorks. Responsibilities also include collaborating with the inspection department to maintain product quality and reviewing manufacturing costs.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• In-depth knowledge of machining and fabrication processes.
• Ability to communicate accurate planned operations and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Define operations, activities, fixturing, tools, and equipment for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with inspection department for quality assurance.
• Review internal manufacturing costs to align with targets.

Skills

Machining and fabrication processes

Team collaboration

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 3D

Mastercam software

Job description

ENGINEER, PROCESS (Salary Exempt) – In‑Person/Onsite in Tiffin, Ohio

In this position, you will be part of the Process Engineering team to determine the path for our engineered components and assemblies to be manufactured and/or procured with a focus on quality, capability, efficiency, delivery, and cost. You will define the operations, activities, fixturing, tools, and equipment required for fabrication, assembly, machining, or outsourcing of components and assemblies from parts drawings, specifications, and other engineering materials. You will plan the sequence of operations, forecast standard time requirements, create routings, and prepare operational work instructions.

Process Engineering also reviews internal manufacturing cost to assure our targets align with our products and manufacturing techniques. You will work closely with the inspection department to ensure purchased parts meet quality and print specifications. When deviations are identified, you will communicate with vendors and collaborate with engineering to determine disposition.

Other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• In‑depth knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, tooling, techniques, and estimating.
• Promote safety and ensure a safe work environment.
• Ability to communicate throughout the organization accurate planned operations and work instructions.
• Work in a team environment and as an individual contributor with little supervision.
• Utilize our ERP system to plan and coordinate routing activities for each component or assembly.
• Ability to read blueprints with a thorough understanding of GD&T and its application.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PPT).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• In‑depth technical knowledge of National Machinery products, equipment, and processes.
• SolidWorks 3D software or equivalent software experience.
• Root cause analysis.
• Prior engineering, machining, fabrication, inspection, and/or quality experience.
• Fixture and jig design.
• Mastercam software experience.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Office and shop environment.
• Steel‑toed safety shoes and safety glasses required.

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