Process Tech

Hutchinson; Hopkinton (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson is seeking a manufacturing engineer to support process design and tooling development for rubber-to-metal molding applications. You will coordinate with production planning, operations, and engineering to ensure safe, manufacturable processes and adherence to APQP principles.

The role requires 2+ years in manufacturing, knowledge of adhesives for metals, and experience with molding tooling and SPC-driven improvements. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing business.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Experience working with adhesives and application of the adhesives to metals used in rubber to metal molding.
• Proven track record in program management and leadership, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Knowledge of design and development of molding tooling, lean manufacturing, and equipment design and assembly engineering.
• Experience working in a ISO/TS/AS 9100 environment.
• U.S. Citizenship

Responsibilities

• Understand, observe and enforce all safety practices.
• Perform as technical liaison with production planning, operations and product engineering personnel.
• Plan and design manufacturing processes, as part of the project team, and following APQP principles if requested.
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization
• Review and evaluate proposed and processed engineering changes and/or other specification requirements.
• Overview prototypes making operations during product development to ensure future manufacturability
• Troubleshooting of main process issues, including tooling issues
• Implement process improvements to drive tighter capability of our manufacturing processes (application of SPC principles)

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process Control

Tooling design

Communication across levels

ISO/TS/AS 9100 experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree is a plus

Tools

Adhesives handling

Molding tooling knowledge

Job description

We are looking for…

“GREAT PEOPLE , INSPIRED to INNOVATE, that are ENGAGED, ENABLED, & ENERGIZED to make an IMPACT.”

As a growing engineering driven manufacturing company, we serve the top customers in the Defense, Industrial, Transportation and other diverse industries. Our customers want only the best and that starts with us!

Position responsibilities include:

• Understand, observe and enforce all safety practices.
• Perform as technical liaison with production planning, operations and product engineering personnel
• Plan and design manufacturing processes, as part of the project team, and following APQP principles if requested.
• Maximize efficiency by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization
• Review and evaluate proposed and processed engineering changes and/or other specification requirements.
• Overview prototypes making operations during product development to ensure future manufacturability
• Troubleshooting of main process issues, including tooling issues
• Implement process improvements to drive tighter capability of our manufacturing processes (application of SPC principles)

Requirements:

• Exhibit a high degree of responsibility with emphasis on safety.
• 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing business or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Rubber-to-metal molding or plastic molding experience is a PLUS. Associates or Bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Experience working with adhesives and application of the adhesives to metals used in rubber to metal molding
• Proven track record in program management and leadership, with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Knowledge of design and development of molding tooling, lean manufacturing, and equipment design and assembly engineering
• Experience working in a ISO/TS/AS 9100 environment
• Knowledge of Process Control and SPC a plus
• U.S. Citizenship