Process Engineer: NPI & Continuous Improvement

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

Job summary

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain high quality standards. The role supports new product introductions, develops robust process methodologies, and collaborates with operations to ensure smooth knowledge transfer.

You will work across teams to drive continuous improvement, implement preventive maintenance, and conduct root cause analyses to resolve issues efficiently. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes and equipment operation.
• Experience with process documentation and technical training material creation.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or related quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement, evaluate, and control manufacturing processes to ensure quality and parameter compliance.
• Support new product introduction by providing process expertise and facilitating technology transfer to operations.
• Develop and document process methodologies and training materials for operations teams.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance plans for critical processes and equipment.
• Conduct root cause analyses to identify and resolve process issues efficiently.
• Collaborate with suppliers to evaluate materials and equipment that improve process capability.
• Participate in design reviews for manufacturability and GD&T applications.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams for builds, prototyping, and validation.
• Propose manufacturability improvements to reduce production costs.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing

CAD software

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Quality systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Smiths Interconnect, a Molex company, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize manufacturing processes and maintain high quality standards. The role supports new product introductions, develops robust process methodologies, and collaborates with operations to ensure smooth knowledge transfer.

You will work across teams to drive continuous improvement, implement preventive maintenance, and conduct root cause analyses to resolve issues efficiently. Domestic travel may be required.