Process / Quality Engineer

American Trim; Cullman (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trim in Cullman, Alabama, is seeking a Process/Quality Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure the production of high-quality products. This role involves technical leadership in process optimization, automation, and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in automated manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience with high volume, automated manufacturing.
• Ability to create electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
• Proficiency with GD&T, MSA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot problems with processes and hardware.
• Support technical training for operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Problem analysis

Electrical drawings

Team collaboration

Project management

Automation initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

2D and 3D design software

Job description

Job Summary

The Process/Quality Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing processes, equipment performance, and facility operations to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost‑effective production of high‑quality products. This role provides technical leadership in process optimization, automation, troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and new product launches while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to enhance productivity, quality, and operational performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for equipment concept, quoting, design, debugging, and production.
• Provide technical support and training to the operations team, tooling department, maintenance department, and outside vendor sources.
• Troubleshoots problems with processes and hardware.
• Work with programmable controllers, robots, and CNC equipment.
• Provide technical support for health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Support manufacturing through project activities to improve quality, consistency, and output by recommending, implementing, and documenting improvements. Documents shall be complete and easily readable to allow faster troubleshooting.
• Specify, order, and perform follow up for equipment purchases. Assure proper workmanship to American Trim’s specifications.
• Assist in the inspection of equipment for safety violations, hazards, and improvements.
• Provide technical support on electrical controls, automation initiatives, and equipment improvements/upgrades.
• Maintain equipment records.
• Maintain program schedules and cost performance to budget.
• Other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four‑year college or university in an engineering or technical discipline. Minimum three (3) years of experience with a manufacturing facility of high volume and automated equipment. Or equivalent.
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information; use intuition, creativity, and experience to complement data; design workflows and procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and creating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to identify, define, and resolve problems in a timely manner by analyzing information skillfully, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and/or developing alternative solutions.
• Ability to develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; complete projects on time; and budget, develop, and implement cost‑saving measures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks concurrently and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
• Possesses good communication skills and leadership ability.
• Ability to work as a team player, with focus on company objectives.
• Proficient in computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment required to perform engineering tasks. Primarily 2D and, to a lesser extent, 3D.
• The ideal candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office Products, including Word, and Excel; should also be familiar with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA). Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Statistical Process Control (SPC) are requirements of this position.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a normal office environment and occasionally required to walk through a plant environment. The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to: eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.

Eligibility

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑18 status).