Senior Process Development Engineer

RAPA LP; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Supplemental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

11 paid holidays per year

Potential bonus opportunities

Company paid benefits (Vision, Life, &

Disability coverage

Job summary

Rausch and Pausch LP (RAPA) in Auburn, AL, seeks a Senior Process Development Engineer with strong experience in manufacturing processes and automation controls. You will lead development of new production lines, coordinate with European colleagues, and drive process improvements across assemblies.

The role requires CAD/3D modeling proficiency (Creo), robust problem-solving, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. Travel to Germany may be required.

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of experience in industrial, process and automation engineering.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls, and programming is a plus.
• Some knowledge of the German language and customs is a plus.
• Strong CAD and 3D modeling skills; Creo experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office, Minitab, or other production software experience.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project team and lead development of new processes/production lines for timely handover to series production.
• Design, create prints and 3D models, quote, install, and release to production new stations and fixtures.
• Develop process/equipment drafts and specs with German counterparts and manage machine builders.
• Create capital investment spending and manage budgets for projects.
• Assist maintenance and industrial engineering on troubleshooting when required.
• Perform process audits in line with VDA, IATF, and ISO standards.

Skills

Electrical & controls knowledge

German language basics

Analytical & problem solving

Strong communication (verbal & written

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo

CAD

Microsoft Office

Minitab

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative, growing company with a family oriented culture? Rausch and Pausch LP (RAPA) is hiring in Auburn, AL!

We are looking for an experienced Senior Process Development Engineer, preferably with experience in manufacturing processes, the troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial automation and their respective controls systems.

RAPA offers the following benefits:

• Primary & Secondary medical coverage
• Supplemental Insurance coverage
• 401-K with a company match
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Potential Bonus opportunities
• Company paid benefits, including: Vision insurance, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical adeptness in the area of manufacturing processes, and a willingness to learn the existing manufacturing processes and equipment, and the associated operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate with project team and manage/lead the development of new processes/production lines to ensure a timely and efficient handover of new product and process launches to series production.
• Establish relationships with European colleagues in project teams and with counterparts in order to share knowledge and standardize processes.
• Work with industrial engineering to design process improvements for existing manufacturing processes
• Design, create prints and 3D models, quote, manage installation, and release to production new stations and fixtures for new products developed for existing assembly lines.
• Manage and develop the production of assembly prototypes based on specs provided
• Work with R&D to quickly prepare cost, labor, and cycle time estimations for new assembly production lines and processes to ensure a rapid response to RFQs from potential customers.
• Design and develop process/equipment drafts and specifications in coordination with German counterparts. Use these specifications to find and manage machine builders in accordance with project timelines.
• Create and manage capital invest spending while adhering to project and management budget targets.
• Assure product and process quality by developing testing methods, creating the initial standardized work and machine adjustment instructions, and creating the initial PFMEAs
• Assist the Testing and Controls department in the design, quoting, and building of test equipment.
• Assist the quality department in the creation of new Control plans for new projects and equipment.
• Perform equipment commissioning, pre-acceptances (at machine builder), and final acceptances for new equipment and production lines.
• Performing process/gage capabilities and performing gage R&Rs both with MS Excel and various other statistical software to ensure that process and testing equipment meets the criteria for acceptance.
• Calculate and provide values for machine uptimes; labor, material, and scrap costs; and production rate information in order to establish benchmarks for continuous improvement activities and for tracking new projects.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate information and trends and have the ability to interpret the information into a beneficial summary, report, or metric.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations
• Manage, dictate, and control all initial necessary documentation associated with new machines;
• Maintains and utilizes process data from the various assembly processes and be able to analyze said data when necessary.
• Willingness to learn and maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; and attending training on the various manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Perform Process Audits in accordance with VDA, IATF, and ISO standards.
• Assist maintenance and industrial engineering on troubleshooting machine/process issues when required.
• Own individual work and personal performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from accredited institution
• Six (6) to Eight (8) years of experience in the field of industrial, process and automation engineering. Intern and/or co-op experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of electrical, controls, and programming is a plus.
• Ability to hold a passport and travel within Germany without accompaniment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• Some knowledge of the German language and customs are a plus
• Strong CAD and 3D modeling skill. Creo experience is a plus.
• Microsoft Office, Minitab, or other production software experience
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and handle multiple projects and assignments with proficiency.