Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
7+ years in manufacturing or process engineering, with 2+ years leading New Product Introduction (NPI) or major process projects.
Experience with Epicor and contract manufacturers preferred.
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred; IPC certification is a plus.
Competencies in NPI, DFM, Process Validation, Root Cause Analysis, ERP and BOM Management, Change Leadership, and Mentorship.
Responsibilities
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from design review to production release, ensuring production readiness.
Develop and own process validation, FMEAs, and control plans for critical manufacturing processes.
Set standards for Bills of Material, routings, and work instructions in Epicor; mentor the Process Engineer on their application.
Build business cases and lead projects to enhance equipment and automation for improved production metrics.
Oversee contract manufacturing processes, including audits and corrective actions for new products and sites.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for production and quality issues, validating effectiveness with data.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for yield, cycle time, scrap, and cost, reporting progress to leadership.
Benefits
Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Full Job Description
Job Summary: As the Senior Process Engineer, you lead the design, launch and continuous improvement of the manufacturing processes behind Metron's smart metering hardware. You turn Engineering's product designs into validated, producible processes, own how new products reach production, and set the standard for how processes are controlled at Metron and at our contract manufacturing partners. You work closely with Hardware Engineering, Quality, Production and Supply Chain, and you mentor the Process Engineer. You will also lead change in a team that is used to doing things its own way, by earning trust on the floor and making improvements stick.
Key Responsibilities
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from design review through pilot build and production release, owning the production-readiness decision and the design for manufacturability feedback to Hardware Engineering.
Develop and own process validation, process FMEAs and control plans for critical processes, including soldering, potting, testing and labeling.
Set the standards for Bills of Material, routings and work instructions in Epicor and review them for accuracy; mentor the Process Engineer on their use.
Build the business case for and lead equipment and automation projects that improve throughput, yield and consistency on Metron's production lines.
Own process oversight of contract manufacturing partners, including process audits, qualification of new products and sites, and corrective action follow-up.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for significant or recurring production and quality issues, using data to confirm the fix holds.
Drive continuous improvement targets for first pass yield, cycle time, scrap and cost, and report progress to Operations and Quality leadership.
Redesign production workflows and line layouts using lean principles, in partnership with Production Supervisors and Managers.
Serve as the operations lead to Engineering for Production Software and test systems, validating that changes work on the production floor.
Mentor the Process Engineer and technicians and contribute to hiring and training for the process engineering function.
Establish and maintain labeling standards for components and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal and customer requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
7+ years in manufacturing or process engineering in an electronics, hardware or similar environment, including 2+ years leading NPI or major process projects
Experience with Epicor and with contract manufacturers strongly preferred
Preferred: Six Sigma Green or Black Belt; IPC certification
Competencies: NPI and DFM, Process Validation, Root Cause Analysis, ERP and BOM Management, Change Leadership, Mentorship
Additional Information
Location: Louisville, CO, United States.
Employment Type: Full-time, 40+ hours a week
Shift: Typical daytime hours; may vary based on project needs
Salary and Benefits
Base Salary or Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD
Summary of Benefits: Competitive package including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans; 401(k) with company match; and Paid Time Off (PTO)
How to Apply If this sounds like a good match for your skills and interests, please apply using the form below. Please attach your resume to your application.
Close Date This position is to remain open until November 13, 2026.
