Process Engineer I: Manufacturing Process Optimizer

Hohman Plating, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

LTD/STD

Life insurance

401K match

Bonus

Job summary

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is seeking a Process Engineer I to support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes at its Dayton-area facility. The role emphasizes learning, problem solving, and independent execution of defined engineering work within processing areas.

The engineer will support production, new work, process improvements, and technical problem solving, while communicating progress and escalation when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Materials or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Apply engineering fundamentals to manufacturing problems.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support production by resolving process questions, technical issues, and non-standard conditions.
• Review and implement specifications, drawings, and other technical requirements needed to define and maintain production processes.
• Develop and maintain routings, process parameters, masking, racking, tooling, and technical instructions.
• Support new part, new process, and other engineering implementation activities.
• Troubleshoot process failures and support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform process trials, testing, data analysis, validation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with Production, Quality, Solution Control, Maintenance, customers, suppliers, and other resources to complete engineering work.
• Communicate progress, risks, unresolved issues, and needed escalation.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and participate in cross‑training across Hohman processes.

Skills

Reading specs & drawings

Analytical & problem-solving

Engineering fundamentals

Written & verbal communication

Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is seeking a Process Engineer I to support the development and improvement of manufacturing processes at its Dayton-area facility. The role emphasizes learning, problem solving, and independent execution of defined engineering work within processing areas.

The engineer will support production, new work, process improvements, and technical problem solving, while communicating progress and escalation when needed.