Process Engineer, Powder Metallurgy & Improvement

Schneider Electric; Cedar Rapids (IA); Presencial; USD 86.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Schneider Electric is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain and improve powder metallurgy processes used to manufacture electrical contacts and support production with hands-on and project-based engineering work.

The role emphasizes new product development, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to stabilize processes and drive improvements.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (manufacturing, materials, mechanical or related)
• 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in tooling design
• Familiarity with CAD software (Creo or AutoCAD preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and solve complex manufacturing problems
• Strong mechanical aptitude and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsabilidades

• Provide immediate engineering support to production when issues arise, ensuring minimal downtime and impact to quality.
• Diagnose and resolve complex problems related to powder metallurgy
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to contain issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve process parameters and standards.
• Monitor process performance and drive improvements in yield, consistency, and throughput.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis using methodologies such as 8D and 5‑Why.
• Design and execute trials for new raw material formulations, process changes, and tooling designs.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert within the organization.
• Oversee tooling design, procurement, validation, and performance in production.
• Support purchasing, upgrading, and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and manage capital expenditure (CapEx) budgets for process improvements.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and safety requirements across all processes.
• Maintain accurate and controlled documentation, including: Process specifications, Work instructions, Parameter sheets, Change management records.

Conocimientos

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Herramientas

Creo

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Schneider Electric is seeking a Process Engineer to maintain and improve powder metallurgy processes used to manufacture electrical contacts and support production with hands-on and project-based engineering work.

The role emphasizes new product development, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration with operations, quality, and maintenance teams to stabilize processes and drive improvements.