Process Engineer II

Process Engineer II 
 

We are looking for a Process Engineer for our Huntersville, NC facility. The Process Engineer II is a key position in the Process Engineering team responsible for the definition and standardization of controlled systems/processes for all manufacturing steps across the full value stream within the Oerlikon AM Huntersville facility.

This role is responsible for developing robust cost-effective systems and processes that balance the requirements of both customers and industry standards. These systems/processes must also allow the business to fulfill its operational excellence metrics and strive towards the industrialization of AM. Manufacturing processes present within Oerlikon AM US include:

• Powder Management & Material Testing
• Additive Manufacturing Systems (PBF-LB)
• High Temperature Vacuum & HIP Furnaces
• Wire EDM, Bandsaw, 3 & 5 Axis CNC Machining Centers
• Surface Smoothing (manual, vibratory, drag, chemical, etc.)

This role is responsible for working closely with the Quality team to release processes via the internal quality management system (QMS). Once released, this role is responsible for training both the Product Engineering and Operations teams.

Your Responsibilities:

• Standardize, & maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & Work Instructions (WI) for all manufacturing processes within the facility.
• Define & maintain Oerlikon AM internal powder, process, and material specifications for the standard Oerlikon manufacturing portfolio.
• Develop new standardized process offerings when required by the business.
• Determine and assess Oerlikon AM internal process capabilities (Cpk) for the standard manufacturing portfolio.
• Organize & maintain data collection systems to establish real time SPC for key manufacturing processes.
• Investigate how new technologies can apply to Oerlikon AM standard portfolio or improve operational excellence as part of Oerlikon AM’s technology strategy.
• Ensure all new equipment is installed, commissioned, & released to operations in line with internal SOP’s.
• Define & standardize external supplier documentation and work with procurement to evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Provide technical process/manufacturing input for quoting.
• Manage continuous improvement activities for all manufacturing processes.
• Provide training to both Product Engineering & Operations for standardized processes.
• Determine internal preventative maintenance programs for all manufacturing processes and manage maintenance schedules.
• Define & implement standardized processes and process controls that map to customer requirements and improve business metrics (ex: reduced scrap, reduced time to market, etc.).
• Define & maintain data collection systems for key processes to predict process failures and highlight areas of improvement to improve process cost, lead times, and equipment downtime.
• Follow directions from Level 3 engineers
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Level 1 engineers when  needed.
• Work together with Product Engineering, Quality, & Operations team to achieve yearly business goals

Your Profile:

• Minimum 4 year bachelor's degree in Engineering. Preferred fields of Engineering include Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials. In absence of a bachelor's degree, an associate's degree and 2 years relevant experience is required. 
• Minimum 2 years’ experience within a regulated industry. Experience preferred in workflow creation, technical writing, and implementation of process controls.
• Knowledge of AM, machining, heat treatment, EDM, cleaning, and finishing (grit blast, tumbling, abrasive flow or chemical machining, manual support removal), part marking, assembly methods, and inspection techniques (vision systems, CMM, gaging)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Ability to effectively use problem-solving tools such as Pareto Charts, SPC methodologies, cause and effect diagrams as well as 8D or similar problem solving experience
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and recognize/quantify trends.
• Ability to generate and clearly present techical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Thorough experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Preferred experience with Matlab, Python, Minitab
• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance
• Ability to take direction from others
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to train others
• Self-motivated
• Organized with a high attention to detail
• Pivots easily from failure
• US person preferred 

We offer:

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday!

Why Oerlikon:

Our curiosity and passion to succeed, has enabled us to create an environment in which innovation and innovators thrive. Whatever your profession, skills and ambitions, you’ll find we offer a role in moving the needle on some of the most pressing technology challenges in our industry. As a member of our team, you can engage your best ideas to advance sustainability on a global scale.

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us
 
Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 
 
We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 
 
Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.
 
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Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: 
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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