Production Process Engineer

Accountable for applying engineering techniques to the Production Operation in support of the company’s strategic plan. Recommends manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote quality and reliability. Assesses current equipment and processes, and makes recommendations for changes. Helps to troubleshoot and repair equipment. Performs process engineering assignments (Equipment, Logistics, Operator Training, etc.) with detailed project plans and timelines. Work from generally stated objectives and guide the direction of assigned projects. Communicates detailed project status to all levels.

Pay Range: $90,000 - 105,000/yr

• Evaluate existing Production processes, develop, recommend, document and implement new processes to improve quality, reduce costs and reduce cycle time.
• Assess machine capability and capacity
• Perform validation studies, with appropriate specified protocols
• Provide training to other personnel (production and engineering) as needed
• Perform customer Contract Review to ensure compliance to process capabilities
• Evaluate and Certify new Production equipment
• Investigate and solve technical problems as they occur

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2 years exempt-level engineering work experience in a non-assembly, non-automated manufacturing environment with a focus on manufacturing process improvement and hands-on experience with troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and processes.
• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred other engineering disciplines considered.
• Work experience may substitute for educational requirement, per K-Tube equivalencies chart.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Solid understanding of the structure and properties of metals
• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to apply fundamental Lean and Engineering concepts to real world activities and problems.
• Good understanding of measuring systems, essentials of non-destructive testing, and sampling plans.
• Prefer multi-disciplinary engineering experience, demonstrating the ability to apply engineering principles to explain observed system behavior.
• Prefer experience with database structures, ERP, 3D modeling, and/or programmable controllers.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and SolidWorks

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Light to moderate physical effort required
• Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility

Work Environment:

• Work performed in both a manufacturing and office environment
• Exposure to metals, lubricants, solvents, electrolytes and other hazardous materials

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Safety glasses and safety shoes are required
• Other personal safety equipment required as listed in SDS depending on task may include safety goggles, ear protection, full - face shield, apron, arm guards, rubber boots and gloves

Position Type: Hybrid – typically requires 3 days per week in the office and additional days as necessary

Status: Full Time/Exempt

Reports to: Operations Manager

We offer US based employees:

• Competitive base and bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with ER match - 100% on first 4% contributed, profit sharing plan with 6 year vesting schedule
• 15 days of PTO
• 8 paid holidays
• Office closure between December 23 - January 1
• 5 paid sick days
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition Assistance

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. K-Tube does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class.