Process Engineer and Tooling Manager

McClarin Composites

$85K — $99K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Process, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 3-5 years of direct manufacturing experience
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and Continuous Improvement tools
  • Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office applications
  • Ability to use inspection tools like micrometers and calipers
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret technical documents and reports
  • Problem-solving skills for practical, real-world manufacturing challenges

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain work instructions for manufacturing processes
  • Conduct process audits to ensure adherence to established work instructions
  • Support new product development with FMEA activities
  • Design work cell layouts and equipment needs for production launches
  • Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives during SQDC huddles
  • Develop handling methods to minimize part damage and rework
  • Generate reports on quality issues and defect rates

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
  • Nine paid holidays and one personal day
  • Company culture focused on transparency and inclusion
Full Job Description
What We Need:

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer/Tooling Manager to join McCLARIN Composites. The Process Engineer/Tooling Manager is responsible for production process integrity and leading Continuous Improvement efforts through a combined focus on Manufacturing, Quality & Engineering concerns. This position will be on-site in Wapato, WA.

A Day in the Life of:
  • Create work instructions for specific processes and products
  • Audits processes to work instructions and ensure consistency through process audits
  • Assists NPD process with FMEA activities in support of manufacturing
  • Assists work cell designs, equipment needs, and process layout in support of successful launch to production
  • Drives Continuous Improvement through participation in SQDC huddles in support of employee ideas
  • Develop better handling methods to reduce part damage and rework
  • Strategic planning for quality, goal setting and improve effectiveness of quality
  • Review and modify current production methods to reduce rework and increase production efficiency
  • Verify the correct production processes and procedures are being performed
  • Develop written work instructions and standard operating procedures
  • Generate monthly reports related to the cost of poor quality, defect issues - PPM, open complaints and part return
  • Assist with root cause failure analysis (RCFA)
  • Occasionally inspect products to ensure conformance to requirements


Requirements

What Makes You Qualified:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Process, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
  • 3-5 years direct manufacturing experience

Must Haves:
  • Experience in Lean manufacturing, 5S, Six Sigma, Kaizen or other Continuous Improvement tools.
  • Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks) software as well as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to use various inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers and height gauge.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret shop prints and drawings, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers and the general public.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

So, What's in It for You?
  • Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, Life and 401(k)
  • A culture of Optimism, Respect, Transparency, Inclusion, Servant Leadership, Purposeful Engagement, Accountability, Mutual Benefit, and Self-Actualization
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 9 paid holidays and 1 personal day

Salary Description

$85k-$99k

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