Process Engineer: Yield & Process Optimization

Samtec; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Samtec is seeking a Process Engineer at our New Albany, Indiana facility. You will evaluate existing processes, configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost and improve quality, yields, and efficiency while maintaining safety and reliability in production.

Responsibilities include leading DOE studies, developing best practices, and guiding cross-functional teams to implement process improvements across cable assembly and related manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in process engineering, development and manufacturing or complex assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a creative mindset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute experiments to identify key process variables using DOE or other analytical methods.
• Develop standard manufacturing best practices, parameters, process windows and work instructions to improve assembly processes.
• Apply Six Sigma DMAIC to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct statistical process capability studies to ensure processes meet key requirements.
• Provide guidance to engineering and operations teams to improve the assembly process.

Skills

Process engineering

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering

IPC Certification

Tools

MS Office

Minitab/JMP

Job description

Samtec is seeking a Process Engineer at our New Albany, Indiana facility. You will evaluate existing processes, configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost and improve quality, yields, and efficiency while maintaining safety and reliability in production.

Responsibilities include leading DOE studies, developing best practices, and guiding cross-functional teams to implement process improvements across cable assembly and related manufacturing operations.