Process Engineer I

ISO and ITAR Compliant Job Description

Job Information
• Job Title: Process Engineer I
• Company: Elcon
• Department: Engineering
• Reports To: Director of Engineering
• Location: Onsite
• FLSA: Full-Time, Exempt
• Effective/Revision Date: 3/18/26

Role Purpose

The Process Engineer is responsible for developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost. This role partners closely with operations, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure stable, capable production processes in compliance with ISO quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements.

Scope & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
• Perform assigned duties in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency
• Analyze process performance using data, metrics, and statistical tools to identify improvement opportunities
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen events
• Develop and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Support new product introductions, process validations, and equipment commissioning
• Collaborate with quality to investigate and resolve process-related defects, nonconformances, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Partner with operations and maintenance to improve equipment reliability, process capability, and standardization
• Conduct time studies, capacity analyses, and line balancing activities
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with safety, quality, regulatory, ISO, and customer requirements
• Support internal and external audits related to process, quality, and regulatory compliance
• Protect and manage controlled technical data in accordance with ITAR and export control requirements, where applicable
• Communicate professionally with co-workers and work cooperatively with colleagues across departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Experience & Skills

Education:
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical, or related field) strongly preferred

Experience:
• 3-7+ years of process or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment, preferably within an ISO-certified facility

Skills / Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of process capability, SPC, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and process documentation
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality management systems
• Understanding of ITAR requirements and handling of export-controlled technical data, where applicable
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and Microsoft Office applications

Personal Attributes:
• Analytical and detail-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Effective communicator able to work across cross-functional teams
• Hands-on, proactive, and results-driven
• Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements (if applicable)

Work Environment:
• Combination of office work and time spent on the manufacturing floor

Physical or operational requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the manufacturing facility for extended periods
• Occasional lifting up to 30 pounds
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required