Surface Enhancement Process Engineer

Job Description SummaryThe Surface Enhancement Process Engineer is responsible for peening and surface enhancement processes in a manufacturing environment. Peening processes include surface treatment with steel, glass, and ceramic media. Tumble processes include abrasive media tumble, fatigue tumble and isotropic superfinish tumble. The role coordinates with operators, technicians, maintenance, and certifying agents daily to ensure processes are running within specified parameters. The role identifies process improvement opportunities and is responsible for ideation through execution of these projects. This includes working directly with equipment vendors for new equipment procurement and on-site implementation. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

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Job Roles and Responsibilities

• High focus on safety and quality in assigned area and processes.
• Incorporate Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) with existing and new process development.
• Define and control production process including tooling, equipment, and training.
• Document and validate process changes within guidelines of the Quality Management System.
• Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Train to become a CA in peening, fatigue and isotropic superfinish tumble processes.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline. Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute policy/strategy.
• Support multiple internal customers simultaneously while balancing the demands of the business. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the business.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal skills or an early people leader who can hire and develop talent. Provides informal guidance to new team members

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (Or a high school diploma / GED with a minimum of 4 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment) PLUS a minimum of 3 years of experience in Manufacturing & Production Process and Equipment

Desired Characteristics

• Prior experience as a Certifying Agent in any peening or surface enhancement related processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

The salary range for this position is $ 83,800.00 - 112,000 USD Annual. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive plan. This posting is expected to close on August 10, 2025.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, for applicants who are not asylees, refugees, lawful permanent residents or U.S. Citizens (i.e., not a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), otherwise known as a U.S. Person), final offers will be contingent on the ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

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