Process Engineer: Drive High-Impact Manufacturing & NPI

Koch; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure consistent product quality. You will support new product introduction, develop process methodologies, and drive robust maintenance plans to maximize uptime.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and collaboration with suppliers and design teams. A strong background in manufacturing processes and CAD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Proven ability to analyze complex problems using data-driven approaches.
• Experience with process documentation, methodology development, and technical training material creation.
• Proficiency with CAD software, including 3D solid modeling (AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and military specifications relevant to manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with root cause analysis tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and process metrics interpretation.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (ISO 9001 preferred).

Responsibilities

• Implement, evaluate, and control manufacturing processes to ensure they remain within established parameters and deliver consistent product quality.
• Support new product introduction by providing process expertise throughout the development lifecycle and facilitating technology transfer to operations.
• Develop and document comprehensive process methodologies, creating clear training materials to enable smooth knowledge transfer to operations teams.
• Establish, document, and maintain robust preventative maintenance plans for critical processes and equipment to maximize uptime and reliability.
• Conduct root cause analyses utilizing established problem-solving tools and methodologies to identify and resolve process issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate and qualify new materials and equipment that enhance process capability and performance.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews, including requirements definition, manufacturability assessments, and application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality engineers to facilitate initial builds, prototyping, and validation of products developed by the design team.
• Propose enhancements to new and existing product designs to optimize manufacturability and reduce production costs.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to accelerate development cycles and ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Provide technical support and guidance to organizational stakeholders including manufacturing, quality, marketing, and sales teams.
• Contribute to team training, development, mentoring, and onboarding initiatives to build organizational capability.
• Support and promote a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols and regulations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Data analysis

CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)

Root cause analysis

Process documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Manufacturing processes

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and ensure consistent product quality. You will support new product introduction, develop process methodologies, and drive robust maintenance plans to maximize uptime.

The role emphasizes data-driven problem solving, cross-functional teamwork, and collaboration with suppliers and design teams. A strong background in manufacturing processes and CAD is preferred.