Process / Quality Engineer

AmTrim; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Trim is seeking a Process/Quality Engineer to lead process optimization and equipment performance across our high-volume manufacturing facilities. You’ll integrate automation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement to deliver safe, cost-efficient production of high-quality products.

You will guide cross-functional teams, implement improvements, and support new product launches while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical discipline.
• Minimum three years of experience with a manufacturing facility of high volume and automated equipment.
• Ability to synthesize complex information; design workflows and procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and creating electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic drawings.
• Ability to identify, define, and resolve problems by analyzing information and data.
• Develop project plans; coordinate projects; communicate changes and progress; manage costs.
• Prioritize multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Good communication skills and leadership ability.
• Team player with focus on company objectives.
• Proficient in CAD software and CAE tools; 2D and 3D.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of GD&T, MSA, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for equipment concept, quoting, design, debugging, and production.
• Provide technical support and training to operations, tooling, maintenance, and vendors.
• 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 projects to improve quality, consistency, and output; document improvements.
• Specify, order, and follow up for equipment purchases; assure workmanship to specs.
• Assist in inspecting equipment for safety violations and improvements.
• Provide technical support on electrical controls and automation upgrades.
• Maintain program schedules and cost performance to budget.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Process optimization

Automation

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD

GD&T

MSA

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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 and all 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.
• Maintains programs 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 required 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 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.

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).

About Us:

American Trim is a local family owned and operated business celebrating our 75 th Anniversary in the community. We proudly serve a diverse customer base in the appliance, automotive, trucking and aftermarket industries. American Trim has multiple manufacturing locations and is the industry leader in forming and decorating metal products, working to develop and market breakthrough ideas and product concepts that improve the aesthetics, performance and enjoyment of products that can be found in every business, household, and vehicle system.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Preferred

3 years:

Experience with a manufacturing facility of high volume and automated equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.