Process Engineer

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Job Title

Process EngineerAs the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for all aspects of the design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes (including tool path) for machining, turning or grinding, tooling/fixture design, creation/management of documentation/support drawings through the application of professionally accepted engineering principles and techniques.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Apply accepted engineering principles, completes assigned tasks efficiently under limited supervision conferring with supervisor on complex matters, specific assignment objectives, points of emphasis, reference and information sources, or possible solutions as needed.

• Create 3D models, 2D drawings and cutter path with industry standard CAD/CAM systems.

• Develop and maintain complete and accurate written records, such as technical drawings and process documentation, for new or improvements to existing product and/or processes.

• Interpret customer and company technical drawings for sales and manufacturing departments to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with design specifications; suggests modifications to improve the manufacturing process.

• May develop manufacturing process design for product orders while working closely with production departments in developing cost effective manufacturing processes to meet or exceed customer requirements; provides cost and manufacturing information to leadership as a result.

• Collect and correlate data while following production operations through a series of related detailed steps of processes to discover discrepancies in results, suggesting solutions to problems found as a result.

• Participate in continuous improvement activities through research, benchmarking and identification of improved methods or tools to increase efficiency.

• Work on assignments that routinely include equipment design and development, test of materials, preparation of specifications, process study, research investigations, report preparation and other activities requiring knowledge of accepted engineering principles, practices, and techniques.

• May perform data gathering work which involves conventional investigations, surveys, structures, or equipment with relatively few complex features for which there are precedents.

• May interact with customers and suppliers to clarify points, research material and investigate improvements to current production processes.

• May function in conjunction with sales personnel, interacting directly with customers in the development of new products and to communicate the Company’s technology capabilities while providing solutions in response to customer request of current production issues.

• Provide training/cross-training in equipment, software and process operations.

• May supervise, coach, mentor lower-level engineers or technicians as a direct supervisor or in a defined project environment.

Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in related engineering field and/or 6 years of experience in similar discipline.

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding of machining processes and associated manufacturing technologies.

• Understanding of materials and characteristics including material formulations and shrink rates for manufacturing product lines.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing/machining techniques and associated tooling/fixture design.

• Intermediate math and computer skills.

• Ability to perform detail-oriented tasks utilizing excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills.

• Proficiency in specific job-related software such as CAD or SPC programs.

• Proficiency in drafting software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

• Must be able to work with a diverse variety of people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Location:

• Golden, CO. On-site.

Target Hiring Range

Annual Salary: USD 89,303.00 - USD 120,000.00

Actual compensation is commensurate with experience, skills and education. CoorsTek strives to give all qualified applicants equal opportunity and to make selection decisions on job related factors. Do not provide any information on the application which will indicate your race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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