Process Engineer - Mechanical

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of mechanical manufacturing processes to improve quality, yield, throughput, and scalability
• Drive manufacturing readiness for precision mechanical assemblies, electro-mechanical integration, machining, fabrication, assembly, test, and supplier production processes
• Develop and maintain Bill of Equipment (BOE) standards, equipment templates, tooling requirements, and supplier capability expectations
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, and Contract Manufacturers to influence DFM and DFA decisions during product transfers and new product introductions
• Lead mechanical industrialization activities including process development, equipment selection, qualification support, pilot builds, and production ramp-up
• Perform process capability studies, tolerance analysis, measurement system reviews, and manufacturing risk assessments
• Conduct supplier capability assessments for mechanical processes, equipment maturity, capacity constraints, and operational risks
• Develop and standardize mechanical process documentation, work instructions, equipment standards, and best practices
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action for mechanical manufacturing, equipment, and assembly-related issues
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through process optimization, cycle time improvement, equipment standardization, and waste elimination
• Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain teams to improve manufacturability, material flow, tooling readiness, and supplier performance
• Support compliance with quality systems, engineering change control, and manufacturing documentation governance requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Experience in mechanical process engineering, manufacturing engineering, supplier engineering, equipment engineering, or industrialization

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in mechanical process engineering within high-tech, precision, instrumentation, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, molding, precision assembly, fixturing, tooling, and electro-mechanical integration
• Experience supporting complex products such as analytical instruments, imaging systems, spectroscopy platforms, radiation detection devices, automation systems, or electron microscopy instrumentation
• Proficiency in GD&T, metrology, tolerance stack-up analysis, process capability, and precision engineering standards
• Experience leading NPI, technology transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, and production scale-up activities
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement frameworks
• Experience with CAD, ERP, PLM, MES, document management, or manufacturing execution systems
• Demonstrated ability to work with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers to improve technical capability and operational performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a structured, data-driven approach
• Effective communication, documentation, and stakeholder influence skills in a global environment

Key Competencies