Manufacturing Process Engineer - Heavy Industrial

$70,000 - $108,000/Yr

Hypertherm - Hanover, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Hanover, NH

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Manufacturing Process Engineer at Hypertherm will be responsible for leading projects aimed at improving manufacturing processes within the Heavy Industrial Operations Engineering Team. This role requires a blend of manufacturing and project management expertise to design, develop, and implement engineering solutions that address critical production challenges. The engineer will collaborate with production and cross-functional teams, focusing on process technology, new product development, automation, and digital technology, all while navigating a dynamic and uncertain work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to drive manufacturing process improvements across the business team.
• Oversee and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely completion within budget.
• Drive technical solutions to improve manufacturing processes, acting as a technical expert.
• Build relationships with production and cross-functional teams to communicate project goals.
• Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new product introductions.
• Provide DFMA feedback to design engineers during prototyping.
• Participate in or lead FMEA to mitigate potential failure modes in processes and designs.
• Manage the investigation, justification, and purchase of new equipment and tooling.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in project management, automation, controls, mechanical design, and process flow.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in high uncertainty environments.
• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions with minimal oversight.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies.
• Familiarity with digital technology in manufacturing processes.

Benefits

• Collaborative work environment.
• Empowerment and positive work-life balance.