Process Engineer (AR)

StartupNWA; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Keytronic is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and support manufacturing processes, tooling, and programming in an electronics manufacturing environment.

The role includes resolving production issues, improving yield, and coordinating capital equipment projects to meet production goals. Collaboration with peers and customers is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Five years of work experience in the related field.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate support and resolution of production process issues.
• Identify, analyze and resolve process and testing issues affecting quality, first pass yield and efficiency.
• Support scheduling and tracking for projects and activities within the Process Engineering group.
• Maintain and improve methods, tooling and programming for production processes.
• Assist with capital equipment selection, installation and project support to maintain process capabilities.
• Coordinate company projects involving peers and ensure timelines.
• Provide documentation and tooling activities for production of assigned areas.
• Coordinate with Project Engineer to resolve part discrepancies and deviations for schedules.
• Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external customer requests.
• Follow ISO procedures and ESD policies within Process Engineering.

Skills

Strong engineering skills

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Springdale, AR - Springdale, AR 72764

The Process Engineer’s basic purpose is to develop, implement and support manufacturing processes, programming and tooling.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for immediate support and resolution of production process issues
• Identify, analyze and/or resolve process and testing issues that are effecting product quality, first pass yield and manufacturing efficiency
• Provide support for scheduling and tracking for projects and activities within the Process Engineering group
• Works to maintain and improve methods/tooling/programming for production processes
• Supports projects that encompass cost justification, selection and installation of capital equipment necessary for maintaining process capabilities and meeting Process Engineering and company production goals
• Coordinates specific company projects involving peers
• Coordinate and provide support to all documentation, equipment and tooling activities necessary for production of assigned areas
• Coordinate with Project Engineer to resolve part discrepancies and requests for deviations necessary for meeting production and materials schedules
• Promptly respond in professional manner to all requests from customers (both internal and external)
• Provide support to other activities as defined by the Process Engineering Manager.
• Follow all ISO procedures within the Process Engineering department
• Follow all ESD policies and procedures
• Other duties as directed by management/supervision

PPE

• Safety glasses may be required when handling hazardous materials
• Gloves when handling hazardous materials

ORGANIZATION

• Next Level: VP of Engineering
• Immediate Supervisor: Process Engineering Manager
• Incumbent: Process Engineer

PEER POSITIONS: SUBORDINATE POSITIONS

• Process/Manufacturing Engineers None
• Test Engineers

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Assignment, Review and Approval of Work:

• Process Engineering Manager, VP of Engineering

Responsibility of Incumbent

• Comply with all company policies and Quality System documents
• To provide technical support to ensure that assigned area processes are operating within specifications in order to produce quality products

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIP

• Interface internally with all other departments within the division concerning assigned processes and areas
• Interface externally when required with customer contacts and Project Engineers for assigned customers and processes
• Works closely with production supervision to solve process problems in all areas of the plant.

CHALLENGES

• This position requires broad knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and electromechanical assemblies, and the ability to effectively interface with all other departments within the company

TYPICAL SOURCES OF SUPPORT IN MEETING PROBLEMS AND CHALLENGES

• Process Engineering Manager
• VP of Engineering

QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicant must have Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Applicant must have prior work experience in the related field/five years
• Strong computer skills including, Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point
• Strong engineering skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, talk, hear, and see. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or reach with hands and arms. The environment is fast-paced; time pressured, and requires accuracy. The employee will regularly multi-task between projects, be required to move throughout the office building, production area, and effectively communicate. The normal environment is moderately loud and may at times be louder in some areas.

The statements on this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required by all incumbents, and all job descriptions are subject to change to accommodate business necessity. In support of Keytronic's goals some incumbents may perform other duties as assigned. In addition, all Keytronic employees are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort
• Help train and give guidance to other Keytronic employees
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area
• Provide customers with the highest quality of products and service
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes

Keytronic is an EOE/M/W/VET/Disabilities employer.