Lead Process Engineer - Vertical Integration Metals
Schweitzer Engineering LaboratoriesAbout the role
As a Lead Process Engineer, a typical day might include:
Lead and support a team of engineers, technicians and specialists in a high-mix, low-volume and prototyping environment where priorities shift quickly.
Troubleshoot and drive to root cause on production challenges in real time, working directly with operators to resolve tolerance, fixturing, and process issues.
Develop and refine build plans, ensuring parts move efficiently through punching, forming, machining, welding, and coating.
Create and improve clear, practical work instructions that drive consistency and quality on the floor.
Oversee and optimize CAM programs to improve setup efficiency, repeatability, and throughput.
Mentor engineers and technicians, raising the technical capability and problem-solving skills of the team.
Specify and procure new equipment, helping drive long-term capability, capacity, and process improvements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead engineers, associate engineers, and technicians in the expansion, development, deployment, and sustainment of manufacturing processes.
Mentors and coaches other engineers and technicians.
Assist management in developing and driving the execution of operational and strategic objectives.
Drive high quality and efficiency in the manufacturing processes, operations and tools.
Manages or prepares documentation, including experiments, component and equipment qualifications, assembly materials qualifications, etc.
Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.
Understand. Create. Simplify.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
B.S. and/or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
6+ years’ experience in:
Computer-aided design; SolidWorks preferred
Electronic manufacturing techniques
Technical expertise in two or more of the following areas:
Heat transfer/electronics cooling
Material selection and fabrication technologies
Design for manufacturability
Mechanics
Electromechanical packaging design
Working knowledge of project management processes and procedures
Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills
Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
Background check results satisfactory to SEL
Negative drug test result(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of one or more of the following:
Machining/Sheet Metal production processes
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