Process Engineer - Metal Fabrication

HTI; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

HTI is seeking a hands‑on Process Engineer to support metal fabrication operations in Duncan, SC. You will focus on improving processes for laser cutting, sawing, press brake forming, welding, and assembly, acting as the technical owner for equipment and processes.

In this role you will spend substantial time on the production floor debugging, implementing improvements to reduce scrap, downtime, and cycle times, and you will drive documentation, routings, and time standards while coordinating

Qualifications

• Three or more years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience in metal fabrication or a related industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience with press brakes, CNC sawing, welding, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Fabrication tooling and fixtures.
• Experience troubleshooting and improving manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, time studies, and continuous improvement.
• Experience developing routings, standard work, and manufacturing documentation.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and manufacturing data.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and project-management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered.
• SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes for laser cutting, sawing, press brake forming, welding, and assembly.
• Serve as the technical owner for assigned equipment and processes, including programming, setup, tooling, fixtures, and process parameters.
• Spend significant time on the production floor troubleshooting equipment and supporting operations.
• Lead improvements focused on reducing scrap, downtime, cycle time, labor inefficiencies, and production constraints.
• Improve workstations, material flow, tooling, ergonomics, process controls, and error‑proofing.
• Support the installation, commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment and processes.
• Lead projects involving new product introductions, production localization, engineering changes, process improvements, and capital equipment.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, setup documentation, BOMs, routings, and time standards.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, OEE, scrap, downtime, capacity, and cycle time.
• Partner with operators, internal departments, equipment suppliers, and outside vendors to implement and sustain improvements.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Time studies

Continuous improvement

Communication

Project-management

ERP/MRP experience

Manufacturing data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on Process Engineer to support metal fabrication operations at a growing manufacturing facility in Duncan, SC. This position will focus on improving processes involving laser cutting, sawing, press brake forming, welding, and assembly.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to help develop and improve manufacturing processes within a growing operation
• Hands‑on ownership of equipment, processes, and continuous improvement projects
• Exposure to new equipment installations, production launches, and capital projects
• A collaborative environment working closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Production
• The ability to make a direct impact on safety, quality, productivity, capacity, delivery, and cost

What You Need

• Three or more years of manufacturing or process engineering experience
• Experience in metal fabrication or a related industrial manufacturing environment preferred
• Hands‑on experience with at least one of the following:
• Press brakes
• CNC sawing
• Welding
• Automated manufacturing equipment
• Fabrication tooling and fixtures
• Experience troubleshooting and improving manufacturing equipment and processes
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, root cause analysis, time studies, and continuous improvement
• Experience developing routings, standard work, and manufacturing documentation
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems and manufacturing data
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, communication, and project‑management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or a related engineering discipline preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience will be considered
• SolidWorks or AutoCAD experience is a plus

What Your Role Looks Like

• Develop and optimize processes for laser cutting, sawing, press brake forming, welding, and assembly
• Serve as the technical owner for assigned equipment and processes, including programming, setup, tooling, fixtures, and process parameters
• Spend significant time on the production floor troubleshooting equipment and supporting operations
• Lead improvements focused on reducing scrap, downtime, cycle time, labor inefficiencies, and production constraints
• Improve workstations, material flow, tooling, ergonomics, process controls, and error‑proofing
• Support the installation, commissioning, validation, and startup of new equipment and processes
• Lead projects involving new product introductions, production localization, engineering changes, process improvements, and capital equipment
• Develop and maintain work instructions, setup documentation, BOMs, routings, and time standards
• Monitor KPIs including safety, quality, delivery, productivity, OEE, scrap, downtime, capacity, and cycle time
• Partner with operators, internal departments, equipment suppliers, and outside vendors to implement and sustain improvements

This position requires regular time on the manufacturing floor and occasional domestic travel of less than 10%.