Process Engineer III

PROCESS ENGINEER III

Department:

Engineering

Reports To:

Lead Engineer

Pay Grade:

Salary

Supervises:

N/A

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

Approved By:

Human Resources Administrator

Revision Date:

01/09/2025

JOB SUMMARY

Process Engineer III is responsible for programming toolpaths with CAM software and creating fixtures and process drawings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities with the manufacturing teams as needed.
• Provides technical support for manufacturing, material, and subcontracting in the post-PO phase.
• Completes estimates using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, which includes detailed routing and a detailed bill of materials.
• Sends RFQs to vendors for material and/or subcontracting operations to complete quotes.
• Conducts engineering reviews for the contract review process, which compares POs and quotes technical requirements as needed.
• Maintains part hierarchy and drawing/revision number documentation and prepares SRP.
• Reviews engineering change request reviews.
• Reviews customer change requests, evaluates cost and delivery impact, and notifies the business development team as needed.
• Coordinates the job kickoff meetings with the Lead Engineer and Quality Manager.
• Creates fixtures and process drawings as needed.
• Programs toolpath with computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software as needed.
• Provides technical guidance to Process Engineers I and II.

The above list reflects the general details describing the position's principles and essential functions. It shall not be construed as the only duties assigned to the job. An individual in this position must successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or 4 years of experience in process engineering, estimating, or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Earned a Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.
• Strong background in machining, blueprint reading, and geometric dimensional and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) and computer-aided design (CAD) experience.
• Strong computer literacy, written and verbal communication, and project management skills.

• Strong teamwork skills.
• Strong leadership skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in computer numerical control (CNC) machining.
• 3-dimensional modeling experience.
• ERP experience.
• Controlled-unclassified information (CUI) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) experience.
• Powermill experience.
• Siemens NX experience.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Stand, walk, push, pull, reach overhead, and bend to the floor.
• Exert 1 to 25 pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Exert 26 to 50 pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Exert 50 plus pounds of force 5% of the time.
• Ability to read machine dial gages, blueprints, precision measuring instruments, and computer screens.
• Read English and understand sketches, routings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Communicate positively and effectively with employees.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Hybrid office and shop-based position.
• Moderate noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Machining fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposed to oils and cutting fluids.
  
  

Compensation details: 90000-110000 Yearly Salary