Description
OVERVIEW
Cadrex is searching for a Process Engineer II to evaluate new and existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage large project timelines and resources
- Provide oversight and guidance to level I Process Engineers
- Identify, recommend, and implement approved methods or process improvements
- Identify equipment, processes and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
- Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers
- Develop innovative solutions
- Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards
- Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process
- Advise on corrective actions
- Ensure projects are completed on time
- Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
- Assist in price quote development and job costing reviews
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge
- Actively participate in LEAN manufacturing activities
Requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess well-developed and demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
- PC knowledge/computer literate; including the ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), e-mail and use the internet
- Working knowledge of LEAN principles or other continuous improvement skills
- Possess excellent organizational skills
- Skilled at workflow analysis
- Experience with high volume manufacturing
- Must have strong project planning and management skills to prioritize tasks and establish framework and systems for managing areas of responsibility
- Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment
- Skills in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 is preferred
EDUCATION
- Associate degree in manufacturing engineering or related field. May substitute 5 years of industry experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
LOCATION
- Onsite
SCHEDULE
- M-F
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
- Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES
- Health/dental/vision coverage
- Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and holiday pay
- Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify)
- 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4%
- Education support program
- Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement
- Referral bonuses
- Bonus plan for all full-time employees
ABOUT US
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.
Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field
- Five years of industry experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting may substitute for the associate degree
- Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
- Interpersonal, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, and internet use
- Working knowledge of Lean principles or continuous improvement skills
- Organizational skills
- Workflow analysis experience
- High-volume manufacturing experience
- Project planning and management skills
- Ability to work in a multifunctional team environment
- 2D and 3D CAD skills, preferably SolidWorks and AutoCAD
- Knowledge of ISO 9001
- Bachelor's degree
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions.
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Retirement Support — Immediate 401(k) participation and an employer match up to 4% are included, with profit sharing referenced at least at one location. These features provide tangible long‑term value for those who can access them.
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Affordable Benefits — In some locations, benefits are described as affordable alongside solid medical, dental, and vision coverage. This affordability is cited as a practical advantage for certain employees.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Certain facilities and specialized roles (such as senior machinists or maintenance technicians) are characterized as offering competitive or good pay. Entry‑level or straightforward manufacturing work is sometimes viewed as acceptably compensated depending on location and shift.
Cadrex Manufacturing Solutions Insights
What We Do
Cadrex is one of the largest manufacturing partners and the largest mechanical solutions provider in North America, offering concept-to-scale solutions for innovative companies.
