Engineer I – Mechanical/Process

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Job Title

Engineer I – Mechanical/Process

Responsible for foundational aspects of the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, tooling, and production methods through the application of accepted engineering principles and techniques. Works closely with Senior Engineers to support process development, production optimization, data collection, root cause analysis, and process documentation. This position combines hands-on manufacturing support with engineering analysis, providing opportunities to develop technical expertise in machining, metrology, process engineering, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. Provides support and input for process/product improvement, quality control, and customer service.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Works with some supervision and oversightProduct costing & technical review for Repeat items, Revision change, or New item with similar design (NPI levels 1-3 )Develop Customer approval drawingsLearn from and support commercial partnersSupport prototyping efforts including hands on creation and evaluation.Set up or update BOM and routingsDevelop and update Production drawingsDevelop tooling designCAM tooling path set up or updateSupport projects such as Scrap and Productivity projects and EHSUtilize Change Control processSupport operators and gather production feedbackUtilize process control systems (PCS) and Statistical Process Controls (SPC) to effectively maintain and improve product and process qualityProvide cost and manufacturing information to managementLearn various ceramic processing techniques and materialsWork closely with Senior Engineers to support manufacturing process development and continuous improvement initiativesAssist with machine setup, process verification, troubleshooting, and data collection activities on the manufacturing floorPerform root cause analysis and participate in corrective action efforts to improve process capability, quality, and productivityCollect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing data to support process and product improvementsCreate, update, and maintain engineering process documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing recordsSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) activities through process development, testing, and validationUtilize measurement equipment and metrology techniques to verify product conformance and process capabilityCollaborate with manufacturing personnel to improve machining processes, reduce variation, and achieve tight tolerance requirementsDevelop foundational knowledge in process engineering, advanced manufacturing techniques, and engineering project execution

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field and/or 4 years of experience in similar discipline.

Experience:

0-4 Years

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Analytical/Critical Thinking - Identifies and analyzes issues, gathers relevant data, collaborates with experts, and explores alternative solutions while considering different perspectives.Building Relationships - Creates an inclusive environment that values individual uniqueness, fosters innovation, builds trust through authenticity and empathy, and treats others with integrity.Communication - Communicates using empathy, influence, and an adaptive approach to accurately and persuasively create dialogue.Data Analysis - Demonstrates a foundational understanding of data analysis by cleaning, categorizing, identifying trends, and communicating basic insights to support decision-making.Manufacturing Knowledge - Applies strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, machining techniques, and associated tooling/fixture design.Materials Knowledge - May need a general understanding of materials and characteristics including material formulations and shrink rates for manufacturing product lines.Mechanical Aptitude - Demonstrates strong hands-on mechanical ability and a willingness to work directly with manufacturing equipment, tooling, and processes.Root Cause Analysis - Applies structured problem-solving methodologies to identify process issues, determine root causes, and support corrective actions.Statistical Analysis - Utilizes basic statistical methods and SPC techniques to evaluate process performance and support data-driven decision making.Metrology & Measurement - Uses precision measurement tools and Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) data to evaluate product quality and process capability.GD&T Knowledge - Demonstrates an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the interpretation of engineering drawings with tight tolerance requirements.Process Development - S