Process Engineer (On Site)

Harbour Industries LLC; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Job summary

Harbour Industries LLC in Shelburne, VT, is seeking a Process Engineer to support daily production and own process performance and equipment reliability across wire and cable manufacturing.

You will partner with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations to drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost, including new product industrialization and operator training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (any related field).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD software, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with cross‑functional collaboration.
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support for extrusion, stranding, cabling, and related processes.
• Lead root cause analysis of quality and downtime issues with corrective actions.
• Reduce scrap, improve productivity, and stabilize processes for on-time delivery.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Lead process development, validation, and industrialization for new products.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and technologies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation; analyze data to optimize.
• Correlate product performance to process variables and adjust to meet specs.
• Evaluate and integrate new equipment, materials, and technologies with vendors.
• Identify cost-reduction opportunities through process and material optimization.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Management System and industry standards.

Job description

Harbour Industries LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. The Process Engineer supports daily production while owning process performance and equipment reliability across wire and cable manufacturing. Partnering with Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations, this role drives improvements in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost. Responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing cost‑effective manufacturing processes, the Process Engineer ensures product performance and operational efficiency. Acting as a cross‑functional technical liaison, this role supports equipment integration, new product industrialization, continuous improvement initiatives, and operator training.

*This position is not remote and fully on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on technical support for extrusion, stranding, cabling, and related processes.
• Lead root cause analysis of quality and downtime issues; implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Reduce scrap, improve productivity, and stabilize processes to protect on‑time delivery and cost performance.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives with measurable results.
• Lead process development, validation, and industrialization for new product introductions.
• Lead installation, commissioning, and optimization of new equipment and technologies.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and process documentation; analyze process and quality data to drive optimization.
• Correlate product performance characteristics to process variables and implement adjustments to meet specifications.
• Evaluate and integrate new equipment, materials, and technologies in collaboration with vendors and cross‑functional teams.
• Identify and implement cost‑reduction opportunities through process and material optimization.
• Ensure compliance with the Quality Management System, AS9100/ISO standards, and customer requirements.
• Provide cross‑functional technical support and operator training to improve process consistency and effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, Chemical, or related field).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD software, and PLC‑controlled systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement change through continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Self‑motivated, resourceful, and able to work both independently and within team environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with extrusion, stranding, cabling, jacketing, or insulation processes.
• Knowledge of electrical performance testing and applicable industry standards (UL, ASTM, MIL‑SPEC, IPC, etc.).
• Experience working within AS9100 or ISO‑certified quality systems.
• Familiarity with statistical process control (SPC) and process capability analysis.

Annual Pay Range: Minimum: $80,000.00 - Maximum: $100,000.00 Pay Range: 66,000.00 - 99,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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