Senior Process Engineer

Noveon Magnetics, Inc.; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance on day 1

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) retirement plan with match

Short/Long Term Disability

Paid time off after 90 days

Sick leave after 90 days

Company paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Senior Process Engineer at Noveon Magnetics in San Marcos, TX, will lead process development for sintered magnet production, overseeing equipment commissioning, ramp-up to production, and ongoing yield optimization.

The role includes documenting processes, training technicians, and driving improvements while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on the production floor.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of process engineering experience.
• Strong background in powder metallurgy or chemical processing.
• Knowledge of P&ID for industrial processes.
• Fluids, heat transfer, and thermodynamics expertise.
• Process optimization and statistical methods with control charts.
• Experience with jet milling, metal powder pressing, vacuum sintering and annealing.

Responsibilities

• New product introduction to manufacturing – coordinating with engineering, technology, production and quality teams to release new equipment to production, including installation and commissioning.
• Daily line sustenance – track data, sustain the line, maintain yield, troubleshoot and resolve production issues with maintenance and quality teams.
• Maintain production documents including process specifications, design rules, SOPs, WI, ECNs.
• Train technicians and operators as required.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate processes and equipment for safety and environmental compliance.
• Assess expansion projects for feasibility and compliance with sound engineering design.

Skills

Process engineering

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Training technicians

Team collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

We’re pragmatic in our understanding of what the earth needs to move towards a sustainable, high-tech future. It’s our passion, however, that drives everything we do. It’s present in every level of our business and every step of our process. We work to inspire—to show the world there is a better way. And that better way isn’t decades in the future; with us, it’s now.

We are a team of scientists and engineers with diverse backgrounds, drawing on expertise in chemistry, physics, engineering, mathematics, computer science and automation. We are continuously seeking to grow our team with people who demonstrate outstanding integrity, intelligence, hunger, accountability and the passion for learning. Positions that we are actively hiring for are listed below. However, we will hire exceptional individuals irrespective of our current job openings.

Position:Senior Process Engineer

Location: San Marcos, TX

Job Id:510

# of Openings:0

Job Title: Senior Process Engineer

Reports to: Lead Process Engineer

We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role

A Process Engineer is responsible for the process development and optimization of sintered magnet production processes here, at Noveon Magnetics. Responsibilities include the commissioning of process equipment, ramp-up to production volumes, daily yield sustenance and troubleshooting, process documentation, and training of technicians and operators.

What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?

What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

Diversity

At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• New product introduction to manufacturing – working closely with engineering, technology, production, and quality engineering teams to release new equipment to production. This includes installation, commissioning and qualification, processing material through the line and optimizing recipes for each critical process. Hands on experience on the production floor is essential.
• Daily line sustenance - Primarily responsible for tracking and reporting data in production, sustaining the line, maintaining yield, troubleshooting, and resolving production issues working with maintenance and quality teams.
• Primarily responsible for originating and maintaining all production related documents including process specifications, design rules, SOPs, WI, ECNs.
• Training technicians and operators as required.
• Conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Evaluating expansion projects for feasibility and compliance with sound engineering design.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum level of 4 years’ experience in process engineering or adjacent engineering discipline.
• Has a strong process engineering background in the powder metallurgy manufacturing industry or chemical process industry.
• Possesses knowledge in developing P&ID for industrial processes involving pressure vessels, vacuum equipment, heat exchangers, and other processes that involve measurement and control of gas, fluid, and material streams.
• Has expertise in fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.
• Has expertise in process optimization and structured problem-solving techniques. Strong background in statistical methods and control charts is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in jet milling, pressing of metal powders, vacuum sintering and annealing is preferred.
• Is able to manipulate data using excel or other software to extract meaningful information from data.
• Possesses a good work ethic and attitude. Willing to learn new skills. Ability to work efficiently in a matrix organization and startup environment. Deliver results with minimum supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to move up to 50lbs.
• Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately.
• Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes.
• Is capable of making repetitive movements including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting and walking up and down stairs.

About Noveon Magnetics

At Noveon Magnetics, we’re reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We’re a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy.

As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor--from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy--we’re ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas.

Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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