Your JobAs a Process Design Engineer, you will develop and drive the implementation of new production processes as part of the Product Design Team. You will play a critical role in purchasing equipment and developing strategies that optimize product design and manufacturing processes. This impactful position empowers you to foster innovation and deliver robust solutions in a dynamic and evolving production environment.
Our TeamThe Process Design Engineer reports to the Product Design Engineering Manager and works at our production facility in South Grafton, MA. You will join a strong, agile engineering group dedicated to executing and advancing New Product Designs and manufacturing strategies. We value accountability, principled entrepreneurship, and commitment to continuous improvement.
What You Will Do- Lead the development and drive the implementation of new production processes, ensuring on-time delivery and value generation.
- Select and purchase equipment that will provide replicable, efficient manufacturing processes using risk assessment and capacity planning.
- Facilitate prototyping and experimentation while analyzing key process data. Guide the development of workflows, layouts, and pilot runs; coordinate troubleshooting and support handover to operations.
- Act as a technical expert in problem solving, guiding root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cost reduction during product introductions.
- Facilitate process assurance by generating and reviewing PFMEAs, managing ECNs/PCNs, and ensuring compliance.
- Develop initial process documentation, work instructions, and/or control plans
- Collaborate with technicians and operators to support equipment setup and provide training
- Conduct process validation and equipment qualification
- Collect manufacturing data and perform production yield and process performance analysis
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)- Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Field
- Five (5) years or more of process OR manufacturing engineer experience
- Experience in one of the following industries: Wire/Cable, Fiber Optics, flexible circuits, medical device component manufacturing, automotive wire harnesses, and industrial automation robotics, defense/aerospace, or Electrical Connector
- Knowledge of control systems/PLCs/control drives
What Will Put You Ahead- Experience with wire and cable stripping processes such rotary stripping or laser stripping.
- Experience with control systems, vision systems, pneumatic systems, and mechanical systems.
- Experience supporting product launches and transformation initiatives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
- Familiarity with SAP and Lean Manufacturing principles.
For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $140,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.
Hiring Philosophy All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.
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