Process Engineer Finish Coat
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Job Location:
Stillwater, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking aProcess Engineer Finish Packaging and Automationto lead the design operation and optimization of finished goods packaging processes within our fast-growing magnet manufacturing start-up. This role will oversee automated magnetizing part handling crating and palletizing operations ensuring process reliability efficiency and system a key role in integrating automation across packaging processes while supporting consistent product quality and smooth downstream operations in a dynamic high-growth production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Own operation and design of packaging lines automation systems and material handling processes.
- Ensureaccurate efficient and safe packaging of finished products.
- Oversee automated magnetizing transfer and palletizing systems.
- Maintain SOPs FMEAs and process documentation for packaging and automation.
- Collaborate with maintenance on preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of automation systems.
- Interface with other process areas to support potential automation integration.
- Participatein equipment procurement FAT/SAT and vendor management.
- Monitor quality and process metrics to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Train operators and junior engineers on packaging automation and safety protocols.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in packaging throughput reliability and ergonomics.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Materials Science or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Experience in packaging operations automation or material handling.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including data analysis and SPC.
- Proficiencyin designingoperating andoptimizingautomated packaging lines.
- Knowledge of SOPs FMEAs and quality metrics for packaging processes.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced start-up environment.
- Experience with equipment procurement vendor management and training operators.
- Focus on continuous improvement in throughput reliability and ergonomics.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required towalk stand move sit carry bend kneel reach push pull lift use hands and fingers handle orfeel and talkand hear. May berequiredto lift and move boxes or packages notexceeding 20 pounds in weight. Some work stress inherent to thepositionand extended work hours may berequired.
WorkEnvironment:
The work environment will be a mix ofa typicaloffice environmentlaboratory spacemanufacturingfloorand construction site.
Noise level:
Exposure will vary and include normal office noise typical laboratory sounds (e.g. ventilation systems equipment operation) manufacturing floor noise (e.g. machinery forklifts) and construction site noise depending on project phase and location.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skillsrequired ofpersonnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate reporting structure.
USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities
USA Rare Earths policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal state and/or local laws.
Forassistanceapplying for employment through this site due to disability please contact Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
Who we are: We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery ... View more
