Process Engineer - Torque Tools & Vision Systems

Alten Technology USA; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten Technology USA is seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to support torque tooling and vision systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will implement, validate, and sustain production processes, ensuring torque requirements are met and vision systems operate reliably on the line.

The ideal candidate brings a strong manufacturing mindset, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn and share knowledge across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience with hands-on torque tools.
• Hands-on work on production processes and equipment focusing on torque tooling.
• Practical understanding of vision systems in manufacturing, including lighting effects on performance.
• Strong problem-solving, learning mindset, and ability to share knowledge with the team.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and sustaining of torque tools in manufacturing operations.
• Measure and validate torque to meet process requirements.
• Troubleshoot torque tooling and related production issues.
• Investigate process deviations and identify root causes.
• Support vision systems troubleshooting and process reliability.

Skills

Torque tooling

Vision systems

Troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Torque tools

Vision systems hardware

Job description

Process Engineer - Torque Tools & Vision Systems

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries, we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Overview :

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or similar manufacturing environments, with hands‑on experience working with torque tools.
• This position is responsible for supporting manufacturing operations through the implementation, validation, sustaining, and troubleshooting of production processes and equipment, with a strong focus on torque tools and vision systems.
• The Process Engineer will work hands‑on within the manufacturing environment to ensure torque requirements are consistently achieved, support the implementation and ongoing performance of torque tooling, and troubleshoot process or equipment issues impacting production.
• The role will also support vision systems used within manufacturing processes, requiring a practical understanding of how these systems operate and how environmental conditions, particularly changes in lighting, can affect their performance and reliability.
• The ideal candidate is a hands‑on problem solver with strong technical foundations, a high level of curiosity, and a genuine willingness to learn and teach others.
• This individual should be comfortable investigating problems with limited guidance, learning new processes and technologies, and sharing that knowledge across the team.

Key Responsibilities :

Torque Tools & Process Control

• Support the implementation and sustaining of torque tools within manufacturing operations.
• Measure and validate torque to ensure defined process requirements are consistently achieved.
• Troubleshoot torque tooling and process issues impacting production.
• Investigate process deviations and identify potential root causes.
• Support ongoing process reliability and production readiness.

Vision Systems

• Support and troubleshoot vision systems used within manufacturing processes.
• Understand how lighting and other environmental conditions can impact vision system performance.
• Investigate inconsistent vision results and identify factors affecting system reliability.
• Support adjustments and improvements required to maintain stable vision processes.

Equipment Implementation & Production Readiness

• Support the implementation of new machines, tools, and manufacturing equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues during equipment implementation and production ramp‑up.
• Investigate equipment failures, including machines stopping mid‑process or not operating as intended.
• Work through technical issues to help bring equipment to production‑ready status.
• Provide ongoing sustaining support once equipment is operational.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process and equipment issues directly on the production floor.
• Analyze problems and independently investigate potential causes and solutions.
• Support root cause identification and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve process reliability and manufacturing performance.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles where appropriate.
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Communicate effectively in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Learn new processes, equipment, and technologies as manufacturing needs evolve.
• Share technical knowledge and lessons learned with other team members.
• Help train and develop others on processes and equipment when needed.

Profile:

• Strong hands‑on manufacturing mindset.
• Highly curious with a strong desire to understand how and why processes work.
• Eager to learn new technologies, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Able to investigate problems and develop potential solutions with limited guidance.
• Comfortable working directly with production equipment and manufacturing teams.
• Willing and able to share knowledge and teach others.
• Able to remain effective in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment and under production pressure.
• Self‑motivated and proactive when identifying and resolving problems.

Must Have:

• Hands‑on experience working with torque tools in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical understanding of torque processes, including measuring or validating torque against defined requirements.
• Experience supporting, sustaining, or troubleshooting torque tooling and related manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing vision systems and how they operate.
• Understanding of how lighting and environmental conditions affect vision system performance and reliability.
• Hands‑on manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and/or production process issues.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to investigate technical issues with limited guidance.
• Strong willingness and ability to learn new processes and technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Good to Have:

• Process Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering background.
• Experience within automotive, engine manufacturing, assembly, or similar production environments.
• Experience supporting the implementation or launch of new manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with equipment ramp‑up and production readiness activities.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Root cause analysis experience.
• Experience training or transferring technical knowledge to operators, technicians, or other engineers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.