Spectrum Control

Process Engineer

Delmar, DE · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago

Customer SupportMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

Analyze manufacturing data and apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven methodologies to improve process capability and product reliability.

The Process Engineer serves as a key technical interface between Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
Process Engineer provides hands-on support to manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement, root cause investigations, and process optimization.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by developing manufacturing processes, work instructions, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) solutions to ensure successful production readiness.
Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, assembly procedures, and visual manufacturing aids.
Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations, resolving process-related issues and ensuring stable, repeatable production performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on first-pass yield, scrap reduction, rework reduction, cycle-time improvement, and operational efficiency.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to improve manufacturability, reliability, and production efficiency.
The contractor 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.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
3-10 years of experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting NPI-to-production transfers and manufacturing process development.
Working knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AS9100, and related quality requirements.
Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), CAPA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Experience developing, qualifying, or supporting SMT electronics assembly processes, reflow soldering, and other special manufacturing processes preferred.
This position is based in a regulated electronics manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defense programs and requires regular presence on the production floor as well as close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

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

We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment.

Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor 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)
Third-Party Recruiters
Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.

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