Hypertherm
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Hanover, NH, USA · Mid · Contract
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The bottom of this range ($73,786) is below the Level I prevailing wage of $76,939. An H-1B cannot be filed below the prevailing wage, so an offer at the floor of this band could not be sponsored as posted.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $91,333 would place this position at wage Level II. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Industrial Engineers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Industrial Engineers (17-2112) · Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Hypertherm Associates is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our Heavy Industrial Operations Engineering Team.
- In this role, you will leverage your manufacturing and project management expertise to spearhead process improvements.
- Focus areas include process technology, new product development, automation, and digital tech.
Responsibilities
- Provide management with technical recommendations and be recognized as a technical expert in areas like project management, automation, controls, mechanical design, process flow, and Six Sigma.
- Build and maintain relationships with the production team and cross-functional teams. Communicate project goals at all business levels.
- Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new product introduction.
- Offer "Design For Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)" feedback during prototyping.
- Lead or participate in "Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)" to mitigate failure modes in process and design.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role
- Root cause problem solving skills, methodology, and ability to innovate corrective actions/solutions
- Demonstrated ability to formulate execution plans for strategic activities
- Ability to mentor and train Technicians
Compensation
- Manage the investigation, justification, and purchase of new equipment and tooling. Contribute to defining the equipment/process technology roadmap for the annual operating plan.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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