Principal Process Engineer

Value Driven Solutions

• $120K — $150K *

Austin, TX 78745In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

11 - 15 years of experience

1 month ago

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

12+ years of process engineering in manufacturing
Expertise in SPC, DOE, GR&R, and capability analysis
Proven leader in capital projects including equipment qualification
Proficient in CAD and process modeling
Bachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; MS preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
Experience in industries like semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace composites is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead root-cause analysis for complex process issues
Design, qualify, and validate new manufacturing processes
Drive improvements on scrap, rework, and OEE
Oversee capital project specifications and vendor selections
Create and manage process documents like PFDs and control plans
Mentor process engineers and engineering managers
Collaborate with Quality, R&D, and Operations on new product introductions.

Benefits

Opportunity for hands-on impact in a growing environment
Engagement at a PE-backed manufacturing client
Direct mentorship and knowledge transfer to client teams
Chance to lead complex projects with significant business implications
Access to industry-leading methodologies and practices.

Full Job Description

Principal Process Engineer

Value Driven Solutions (VDS) is looking for a Principal Process Engineer to join our interim executive bench, with this engagement deploying on-site at our PE-backed manufacturing client in the [Location] region. The Principal Process Engineer will be the technical authority on the floor - solving the yield, scrap, scale-up, and qualification problems middle-market clients can't crack on their own - and will transfer that capability to the client team before the engagement ends.

The ideal candidate will enjoy hands-on root cause analysis and have the ability to dig into process data, weigh experimental options, and deliver the best possible yield and capability outcome. The ideal candidate will apply their command of SPC, DOE, and capital project execution and communicate effectively with operators, engineers, and engineering managers.

Responsibilities:

Process engineering - Lead root-cause analysis on the most complex process and yield issues. Design, qualify, and validate new manufacturing processes including DOEs, capability studies, and PPAP. Drive scrap, rework, first-pass yield, and OEE improvement programs.
Capital projects - Lead capital project specification, vendor selection, FAT/SAT, and start-up. Author and steward process documentation: PFDs, control plans, FMEAs, and standard work.
Technical mentorship - Mentor process engineers and engineering managers; build technical depth in the client team. Partner with Quality, R&D, and Operations on NPI and sustaining engineering.

Requirements:

12+ years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
Mastery of statistical process control, DOE, GR&R, and capability analysis
Hands-on capital project leadership including equipment specification and qualification
Strong CAD / process modeling fluency
Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; MS preferred
Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt preferred
Industry depth in semiconductors, batteries, pharmaceuticals, food, or aerospace composites a plus

* Ladders Estimates

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