Process Engineer - Prototyping, CAD & Training (Equity)

Accelsius; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401K

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Accelsius is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to join our Austin team, bridging CAD and shop floor activities to design prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures. You will develop clear work instructions and train operators on new processes, ensuring robust, repeatable manufacturing methods.

With 5-7+ years in process engineering, you will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to implement ECOs, improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5-7+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience designing and building prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures.
• Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks strongly preferred).
• Able to read mechanical drawings and provide feedback to Design Engineering.
• Experience creating work instructions for the manufacturing floor.
• Demonstrated experience training and certifying production operators.
• Experience cross-functional with Quality teams on process control and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on prototype parts, jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support new product introduction and continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and visual aids for shop floor operators.
• Train operators on new and revised processes; develop and administer operator certification programs.
• Partner with Quality to investigate process-related issues, drive root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Use CAD software (SolidWorks or equivalent) to design fixtures, tooling, and prototype components.
• Specify and implement torque control processes, including selection and setup of digital/smart torque tools; support calibration and data-tracking requirements for torque-critical assemblies.
• Define in-process inspection methods and tools for process-critical criteria; train operators to use these tools effectively and consistently.
• Work with the team to convert work instructions and in-process inspections into a traveler that preserves build history for traceability.
• Support machine shop activities as needed, including basic machining, fabrication, and modification of fixtures and prototype hardware.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Operations to support engineering change orders (ECOs) and product transfers to production.
• Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Maintain accurate process documentation in the MES and related systems, and support audits as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

MES systems

JIRA

Job description

Accelsius is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to join our Austin team, bridging CAD and shop floor activities to design prototype parts, jigs, and fixtures. You will develop clear work instructions and train operators on new processes, ensuring robust, repeatable manufacturing methods.

With 5-7+ years in process engineering, you will work closely with Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality to implement ECOs, improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost, and maintain