Process Engineer

Job Summary: The Process Engineer receives direction from the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and works independently with a focus on process and workflow documentation creation and refinement.  The Process Engineer is responsible for developing manufacturing and testing methods to support a variety of departmental activities. The Process Engineer works on every step of the manufacturing process, from design to production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:

• Collaborates with IEA Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Sales, and Senior Management on conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Analyzes and integrates new product designs, manufacturing techniques, and new technologies to ensure quality products first time.
• Assist IEA’s Design team in designing for manufacturability, developing processes, and implementing appropriate documentation such as EBOMs, Routings, and ECNs.
• Leads the effort in identifying waste and streamlining processes to run at optimal capacity.
• Responsible for creating process documentation within the department.
• Conduct Process Capability studies and offer suggestions to improve product and process capabilities.
• Leads the effort in identifying tooling and fixture designs for process improvements.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs.
• Participate in root cause analysis of non-conforming in production.
• Make suggestions to save costs through design change or manufacturing process.
• Estimates production costs.
• Leads prototyping initiatives by participating in design reviews and applying capability and capacity limitations.
• Conducting research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Establishing safety procedures for individuals working with hazardous chemicals.
• Designing and planning equipment layout.
• Conducting tests and monitoring the process performance throughout production.
• Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes with other engineers and production employees.
• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Performs risk assessments
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding the production team.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Maintains a positive, discrimination-free workplace for all employees.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Physical Demands:

• Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 75 (seldom-assisted lifting).
• Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 150 (seldom- assisted lifting).
• Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, or sitting; infrequent kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, twisting upper body, or climbing.
• Working at heights off the ground up to 25 ft. (seldom).
• Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

Work Environment:

• Work location(s): Office; metal fabrication/assembly shop; field visits to customer/rep locations including domestic/international travel, <5%.
• Minimal exposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, wet/humid (non-weather) conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment, inclement weather conditions.
• Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses and safety toe shoes when in shop areas.  Additional equipment as per job site/length of stay requirements.

Position Requirements:

• Key skills, abilities, and knowledge: 
  • Background in processes, materials (copper, brass, aluminum, steel), welding, brazing, punching, stamping, tooling, casting, machining, and fixturing is preferred but not required.
  • Experience in ERP systems.
  • Experience with CAD software.
    • Solid Works
    • AutoCAD
  • Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Skill in dealing with others including IEA employees, suppliers, and end-users.
  • Ability to lead and work independently.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships (in-person/phone/e-mail).
  • Ability to plan, organize and execute multiple process engineering projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to conduct research (problem identification, data collection and analysis, solution formulation, testing, and evaluation).
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.
  • Knowledge of radiator manufacturing practices and strategies is desirable.
  • Knowledge of engineering and heat transfer theory and radiator design, assembly and operating characteristics is desirable.
• Experiential: Ten or more years of manufacturing engineering experience.  Experience in radiator manufacturing and/or heat transfer product applications is highly desirable.
• Educational: Bachelor’s degree in production/Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field required.
• Certificates, Licenses, etc.: Driver’s license; passport (for foreign travel as necessary).

IEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.