Senior Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Process Engineer

Relocation bonus available for qualified candidates! POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and validating finishing, assembly, and decoration processes that support new product launches and serial production. This role ensures all processes meet project objectives for quality, cost, delivery, and performance (QCDP), while maintaining compliance with safety and ergonomic standards.

The Senior Process Engineer serves as the primary technical contact for finishing processes throughout the project lifecycle and interfacing with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver robust, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Product & Process Design

Partner with product design teams to ensure manufacturability and compatibility with finishing processes.

Evaluate feasibility, risks, and costs of finishing processes; recommend adjustments to improve quality, performance, and cost.

Validate product designs for compatibility with finishing, assembly, and decoration methods.

Process Definition & Development

Define finishing processes in line with technical and economic project objectives.

Lead workstation and time studies (MTS / MTM) and process FMEAs.

Develop and present process solutions for approval, optimizing QCDP outcomes.

Support mold and tooling design teams to integrate finishing and assembly requirements.

Implementation of New Processes

Create functional specifications for finishing and assembly equipment.

Participate in supplier selection and technical validation.

Monitor supplier progress, conduct technical reviews, and manage corrective actions as needed.

Plan and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure equipment readiness.

Provide training and technical support to production teams during process ramp-up.

Project Leadership & Reporting

Act as the primary technical liaison for customers and suppliers regarding finishing processes.

Report progress, issues, and solutions to project leadership and Engineering management.

Ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within budget.

Capture lessons learned and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Support

Assess and recommend new finishing technologies and process enhancements.

Support productivity, cost reduction, and quality improvement projects.

Provide expert technical input to cross-functional teams and ongoing production operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field.

10+ years of experience in process engineering with emphasis on finishing, assembly, and decoration of plastic products.

Experience in automotive product development preferred.

Demonstrated expertise in special machine design, implementation, and troubleshooting.

Technical Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge of finishing technologies : injection peripherals, IMF / IMD, pad and screen printing, laser engraving, welding, and packaging processes.

Understanding of special machine specifications, design, safety, and automation.

Skilled in Process FMEA, time studies (MTS / MTM), Kaizen / Hoshin, and structured problem-solving methods.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD or related software preferred.

Fluency in French and / or Spanish a plus.

Leadership & Professional Skills

Strong organizational and project management abilities.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to train, mentor, and influence cross-functional teams.

Independent, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

Domestic and international travel required.

Must maintain valid travel documents and reliable transportation.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and shifting priorities.

The Company is committed to maintaining safe, productive working conditions for our Associates in compliance with applicable laws. Our Background Check Policy contains our guidelines for investigating job candidates' backgrounds as part of our hiring process. The Company's background Check Policy applies to all candidates who go through our hiring process. It also applies to all existing Associates (full time or part-time) who may be subject to random background.

Background checks may include :

• ? Criminal records - Seven (7) year history
• ? Credit reports
• ? Drug testing
• ? Verification reports (e.g. identity, previous employment, education, SSN)
• ? Driving records
• ? Reference checks

All candidates aren't required to pass every type of background check. Each position has its own requirements. For example, driving records may be relevant to field reliable salespeople and truck drivers, but not to hire a controller. The Company will determine applicable requirements in its absolute discretion. Criminal records don't automatically disqualify candidates from the hiring process, unless they are convicted of serious criminal acts such as aggravated or sexual assault, arson, child abuse, homicide, voluntary manslaughter, murder, rape, robbery or stalking. It should be noted that this list is not all-inclusive and other convictions may warrant disqualification and the Company will make any determination in its absolute discretion. Note that the Human Resources Manager will consider convictions, not arrests, when reviewing a candidate's background check. Human Resources will keep the Company's interests first and foremost when rating the seriousness of any concerns which a background check may uncover. Generally, if Human Resources decides a particular candidate would bring high or unreasonable risk to our Company, they should reject the candidate. Human Resources can call candidates to discuss the results of their background checks. If a candidate answer satisfactorily, they may be considered to be hired to work with our Company, provided that hiring decisions are ultimately in the absolute discretion of the Company.

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