Process Engineer

Quanex is looking for a Process Engineer to join our team in Kent, WA

A Process Engineer plays a crucial role in optimizing the PVC extrusion manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, quality, and productivity. Responsible for designing and implementing process improvements, conducting data analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve process issues.

We Offer You:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus Potential
• 401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years
• 15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Employer paid disability plans and life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays (2 weeks) and Paid Holidays (up to 9 days annually)
• Standard Work Schedule
• Tuition support for degree and continuous education
• Employee Resource Groups focused on employee empowerment

What Success Looks Like:

• Interact with Production line personnel to determine process problem areas.
• Identify equipment that reduces costs and improves productivity, quality and safety.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to address scrap reduction and change over efficiencies, along w/ quality and productivity improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-plant teams to troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to production teams and assist in troubleshooting production-related problems.
• Participate in new product development and scale-up activities, including process design and equipment selection.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to process engineering.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; applicable work experience will be considered.
• At least two years of relevant Engineering experience, preferably within an extrusion manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing flows & processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid proficiency with a variety of computer systems and software applications, including CAD and MS Office.
• Sold professional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Solid understanding and demonstrated use of statistical controls and GD&T, related to quality.
• Solid knowledge of OSHA safety standards and 6S processes.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

The salary range for this position is $68K - $101K w/ bonus potential.