Process Engineer

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc.; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. in Westminster, SC is seeking a results-driven Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes within our Specialty Wire unit.

This role collaborates with production, quality, product development, and sales to optimize performance and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a mechanical or manufacturing engineering background, 3+ years in process engineering, and hands-on experience with lean methods, statistical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering field.
• 3+ years of process engineering or manufacturing experience (co-op/internship experience considered).
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with process improvements; equipment optimization; troubleshooting; and root cause analysis.
• Working knowledge of statistical methods.
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, 8D, A3 and other contemporary productivity and quality improvement methods.
• Proficient with statistical analysis and quality systems.
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes for existing and/or new products.
• Plan and conduct trials to improve the processes.
• Provide day to day manufacturing support.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process or equipment issues as needed.
• Interface with customers and suppliers; and collaborate with internal staff to meet and support customer requirements.
• Investigate issues and opportunities, develop and implement action plans.
• Support continual improvement and work to continuously improve quality and reduce costs.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a high-precision, value added processor of Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Cobalt Alloys, Niobium, Tantalum, Nitinol for a wide range of difficult-to-manufacture, niche-market applications such as aerospace jet engine seals, nuclear reactor fuel cages, heart pacemaker containers, PV ribbon, computer chip substrate, chemical processing tower components, automotive airbag burst disks, automotive oxygen sensors, medical catheters, and cell phone key pads.

The material is made in the forms of precision strip and Ultralite foil, shaped (profile) wire, and precision flat wire in micro dimensions. This company was established in 1924, is a Connecticut company, and is privately held. It has 9 wholly owned subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Canada, and Austria employ over 700 people worldwide. The Corporate Headquarters and principal technology center is located in Connecticut. Our continued growth and expansion translates into career opportunities in many areas and locations. We are on the cutting edge of many new technologies and product applications and our future is an exciting one.

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held. An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide.

At Ulbrich, we are Improving Lives with More Than Metal. We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in. The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we call Our Core Tenets. The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Located in Westminster, SC, Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (USWP), is on the technical forefront of the metals industry delivering precision products to an increasingly diversified and global marketplace, including applications in the solar energy, medical, industrial and electronics industries.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

Job Description

We are seeking a results-driven Process Engineer to support and improve manufacturing processes within our Specialty Wire business unit. This role works with production, quality, product development, and sales to optimize manufacturing performance, troubleshoot process issues, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is passionate about solving manufacturing challenges, improving quality and efficiency, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities for this position include: develop and implement manufacturing processes for existing and/or new products. Plan and conduct trials to improve the processes. Provide day to day manufacturing support. Troubleshoot manufacturing process or equipment issues as needed. Interface with customers and suppliers; and collaborate with internal staff to meet and support customer requirements. Investigate issues and opportunities, develop and implement action plans. Support continual improvement and work to continuously improve quality and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, or related Engineering field, with a strong background in Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing;
• 3+ years of process engineering or manufacturing experience (co-op/internship experience considered);
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with process improvements; equipment optimization; troubleshooting; and root cause analysis;
• Working knowledge of statistical methods;
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, 8D, A3 and other contemporary productivity and quality improvement methods;
• Proficient with statistical analysis and quality systems;
• Strong analytical, communication and collaboration skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment;
• Preferred: Experience in wire, cable, metals, or continuous manufacturing, new product introduction, equipment installation, and process validation;
• Intermediate-level user of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

USWP offers a competitive base salary, an excellent benefits program including an opportunity to earn a bonus and a welcoming culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer