Process Engineer

About Us

HSM Company Historyâ ââHSM HEART Company Valuesâ ââWho is HSM to our customers

Founded in 1944 HSM is aâthird generation privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory NC and Huntersville NC we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture bedding transportation packaging automotive and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork innovation and shared success. If youre looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

• Process Engineering & Manufacturing Support
  
  • Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for metal fabrication and assembly
  • Support cutting forming welding and finishing operations
  • Troubleshoot production issues related to weld quality fit-up and dimensional variation
  • Improve scrap reduction yield and throughput
    
• New Product Launch (NPI) / Industrialization
  
  • Lead process development from design through production launch
  • Create process flow diagrams line layouts and standard work instructions
  • Define tooling fixtures and welding equipment
  • Support equipment installation commissioning and validation
• Assembly Process Optimization
  
  • Improve assembly line efficiency takt time and workflow
  • Support mechanical assembly fastening and product integration
  • Assist with pilot builds run-at-rate and production readiness
    
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing
  
  • Drive Lean manufacturing Six Sigma and VAVE initiatives
  • Improve cycle time labor efficiency ergonomics and material flow
  • Use root cause analysis and data-driven problem solving
    
• Quality & Compliance
  
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3
  • Support PFMEA control plans and process validation
  • Partner with Quality to improve process capability and defect prevention

Travel requirements 20%

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or related field

• 4 years of experience in:

  • Process engineering

  • Manufacturing engineering

  • Metal fabrication or assembly environments

• Experience with:

  • Welding processes (MIG TIG robotic welding preferred)

  • Tooling and fixture design

  • Production line layout and process design

  • Experience in automotive transportation or high-volume manufacturing

• Knowledge of:

  • Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma

  • PFMEA control plans SPC

  • Continuous improvement methodologies

  • Experience with new product introduction (NPI) and equipment commissioning

Why Join Us

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical dental and vision insurance plans including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire:â401(k) with company match fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners including Dollywood Parks & Resort Verizon Wireless and more.

EEOC

At HSM we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry marital status affectionate or sexual orientation gender identity or expression or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Required Experience:

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