Process Engineer

Powerex; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerex in Youngwood, PA is seeking an Entry Level Process Engineer to join the manufacturing team. You will help design, qualify, and improve processes to meet customer requirements while aiming to increase quality, reduce costs, and boost productivity.

You will collaborate with engineers, technicians, and operators, identify safety concerns, support continuous improvement initiatives, and assist in training operators on new processes and standards to sustain reliable production.

Qualifications

• BS in relevant engineering field required.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities in all responsibilities required of junior process engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, qualify, and improve manufacturing processes to meet customer requirements.
• Use data to prioritize issues, implement solutions, and maintain process control.
• Identify, document, and resolve safety concerns.
• Support projects and continuous improvement activities that reduce waste and improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist in the development, improvement, and standardization of production processes.
• Assist in the qualification of new processes and equipment.
• Lead small to mid-scale yield, equipment, and qualification projects.

Education

BS in relevant engineering field

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Powerex - Youngwood, PA 15697Education Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 SalaryJob Category: Engineering

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:

The process engineering team designs, qualifies, and improves manufacturing processes. While ensuring the product meets all customer requirements, process engineers work to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase productivity. This is done by utilizing data to prioritize issues, implement solutions, and maintain process control.

Process engineers are familiar with all manufacturing operations and gain a deep understanding as they become more experienced. They have a higher degree of self-sufficiency than junior process engineers yet are still to learn from and support senior process engineers.

WORKING PROCEDURES:

• Identify, document, and resolve safety concerns


• Support projects, initiatives, and continuous improvement activities that eliminate waste and improves safety, quality, and productivity


• Assist in the development, improvement, and standardization of production processes


• Assist in the qualification of new processes and equipment


• Develop training material and implement/oversee process-related training of operators


• Document and implement process changes through the ECN system


• Serve as the next level of engineering response to production issues, after junior-level escalation or absence


• Advise on the deposition of non-conforming material and root-cause analysis


• Lead small to mid-scale yield, equipment, and qualification projects

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contact with other engineers, technicians, and operators.

DIRECTION OF OTHERS:

• Frequently direct junior process engineers, technicians, operators, or maintenance personnel with the assistance of SWR's, ECN/TDCN's, and/or maintenance work requests.


• May supervise technicians on matters regarding process control and improvement.


• May supervise interns or co-op students.

Job Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in relevant engineering field required.


• Demonstrated skills and abilities in all responsibilities required of junior process engineers.