Process Design Engineer

Your Job

As a Process Design Engineer, you will develop and drive the implementation of new production processes as part of the Product Design Team.

You will play a critical role in purchasing equipment and developing strategies that optimize product design and manufacturing processes.

This impactful position empowers you to foster innovation and deliver robust solutions in a dynamic and evolving production environment.

Our Team

The Process Design Engineer reports to the Product Design Engineering Manager and works at our production facility in South Grafton, MA.

You will join a strong, agile engineering group dedicated to executing and advancing New Product Designs and manufacturing strategies.

We value accountability, principled entrepreneurship, and commitment to continuous improvement.

What You Will Do



* Lead the development and drive the implementation of new production processes, ensuring on-time delivery and value generation.


* Select and purchase equipment that will provide replicable, efficient manufacturing processes using risk assessment and capacity planning.


* Facilitate prototyping and experimentation while analyzing key process data.

Guide the development of workflows, layouts, and pilot runs; coordinate troubleshooting and support handover to operations.


* Act as a technical expert in problem solving, guiding root cause analysis, corrective actions, and cost reduction during product introductions.


* Facilitate process assurance by generating and reviewing PFMEAs, managing ECNs/PCNs, and ensuring compliance.


* Develop initial process documentation, work instructions, and/or control plans


* Collaborate with technicians and operators to support equipment setup and provide training


* Conduct process validation and equipment qualification


* Collect manufacturing data and perform production yield and process performance analysis

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Bachelor's degree in an Engineering Field


* Five (5) years or more of process OR manufacturing engineer experience


* Experience in one of the following industries: Wire/Cable, Fiber Optics, flexible circuits, medical device component manufacturing, automotive wire harnesses, and industrial automation robotics, defense/aerospace, or Electrical Connector


* Knowledge of control systems/PLCs/control drives

What Will Put You Ahead


* Experience with wire and cable stripping processes such rotary stripping or laser stripping.


* Experience with control systems, vision systems, pneumatic systems, and mechanical systems.


* Experience supporting product launches and transformation initiatives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.


* Familiarity with SAP and Lean Manufacturing principles.

For this role, we anticipate paying $100,000 - $140,000 per year.

This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.

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