Process Engineer: Yield & Efficiency Optimization

Samtec, Inc; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec, Inc in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Process Engineer to evaluate and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve quality, and boost efficiency while maintaining safe operations throughout the production process.

Responsibilities include leading DOE experiments, developing standard best practices, applying Six Sigma DMAIC, performing process capability studies, guiding cross‑functional teams, and driving yields through data‑driven methods.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years’ Experience in Process Engineering, development and manufacturing or complex assemblies.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, creative mindset.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with cross functional groups.
• Experience in data analysis (Minitab and/or JMP).

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE type methodologies or other analytical methods.
• Develop standard manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows, and work instructions that improve the Samtec assembly process.
• Use Six Sigma DMAIC process to determine root cause/solutions to process challenges.
• Use statistical methods to conduct process capability studies to determine if the process is meeting key process requirements.
• Develop process criteria to determine if cable assembly design and processes are ready for full volume production.
• Provide guidance, direction, and support to other engineering and operations teams that improve the assembly process.
• Collect and interpret data from other technical and operating staff involved.
• Direct and track yield investigations from initial discovery to root cause failure analysis.
• Report yield results to cross-functional teams with varying knowledge base.
• Develop tools, methods, and resources to ensure higher yields.
• Perform engineering calculations applying physics and mathematics for process/equipment design.
• Provide technical inputs for incident investigation with root cause and corrective action.
• Develop/research new manufacturing methods that help advance the assembly process long-term.

Skills

MS Office

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Verbal/written communication

Data analysis (Minitab/JMP)

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Six Sigma knowledge

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

Samtec, Inc in New Albany, Indiana, is seeking a Process Engineer to evaluate and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve quality, and boost efficiency while maintaining safe operations throughout the production process.

Responsibilities include leading DOE experiments, developing standard best practices, applying Six Sigma DMAIC, performing process capability studies, guiding cross‑functional teams, and driving yields through data‑driven methods.