POSITION SUMMARY: A well-established advanced manufacturing and photonics company in the Clarksburg West Virginia area is seeking a Process Engineer. This opportunity is suited to an engineer who enjoys problem-solving process improvement new product development and project ownership. The ideal candidate can work independently and collaborate with manufacturing teams customers vendors and other internal groups to develop and improve products and processes. RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage projects involving new-product and manufacturing-process implementation; plan project activities timelines priorities and required resources; communicate project status challenges and deadlines to stakeholders; identify and resolve manufacturing process and product issues using sound engineering judgment; analyze current processes and recommend corrective actions and improvements; develop and implement process improvements and manufacturing solutions; work with customers and vendors to obtain information provide updates and overcome project obstacles; collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance projects; support manufacturing-engineering activities and new-product implementation; use project-management tools including Gantt charts resource planning and constraint management; manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project requirements; and travel occasionally to support projects. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering or a related field preferred; 5 or more years of experience in mechanical process manufacturing or a related engineering discipline preferred; manufacturing or production-environment experience strongly preferred; experience with process improvement troubleshooting or new-product implementation; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and changing priorities; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work independently while influencing and collaborating effectively with others; strong attention to detail; and ability to work with technical data measurements documentation and small components. Entry-level engineers will also be considered. PREFERRED INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE: Glass manufacturing or fabrication especially glass cutting seaming machining or screen printing. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Associate experience level; Engineering function; Glass Ceramics & Concrete industry; occasional travel; no relocation assistance; no visa sponsorship.
Required Skills:
Process improvement and optimization Manufacturing or production engineering Manufacturing-process troubleshooting New product introduction/implementation Root-cause analysis and corrective actions Project management Project planning and scheduling Gantt charts Resource planning Constraint management Cross-functional collaboration Technical problem-solving Engineering judgment Customer and vendor communication Managing multiple projects and deadlines Working independently Technical data analysis Technical measurements and documentation Strong attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication
Required Education:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Process Engineering or a related disciplineApproximately five years of mechanical manufacturing process or related engineering experienceManufacturing or production-environment experience is strongly preferred