Senior Process Engineer – Metals Manufacturing Innovation

Materion; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Improvement Engineer to lead improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency on the factory floor. You will partner with supervisors and operators to identify opportunities, troubleshoot equipment, and implement new capital equipment designs.

The role requires a mechanical/manufacturing engineering background, 5–10 years of metals manufacturing experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar metals manufacturing, task-driven environment.
• Knowledge of process controls (HMI screens, operator interface) to optimize manufacturing equipment efficiencies.
• Skilled in preparing cost estimates, schedules, and technical reports.
• Ability to complete project assignments on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable codes and safety requirements.
• Lean Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and Power Point required.
• Familiarity with using SolidWorks and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Team with manufacturing supervisors and operators to address problems and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Troubleshoot problems with existing production equipment on the factory floor implementing designs.
• Engineer, design, install, and commission new production equipment and train operators.
• Evaluate technical input from direct observations on the factory floor and interfacing with manufacturing personnel and multi-disciplinary engineering groups in order to problem solve complex machinery operational issues.
• Interpret, prioritize, and complete diverse engineering activities in order to obtain optimal machinery designs and performance considering plant operability, safety, quality and cost.
• Evaluate and select suppliers for cost effective sources of materials and subcontracting services.
• Assign and supervise consulting contractors as required for project completion.

Skills

Process controls knowledge

Lean manufacturing experience

Budgeting and cost estimates

Scheduling and reporting

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Project

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Materion is seeking a Manufacturing/Process Improvement Engineer to lead improvements in safety, quality, and efficiency on the factory floor. You will partner with supervisors and operators to identify opportunities, troubleshoot equipment, and implement new capital equipment designs.

The role requires a mechanical/manufacturing engineering background, 5–10 years of metals manufacturing experience, and proficiency with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and MS Office.