Process Engineer

About the position

HGC Industries is a worldwide leader in designing and manufacturing gaskets, sealing surfaces, and stamping. For over 50 years, our customers have trusted us to fulfill their advanced sealing & stamping requirements. We provide technical sealing and stamping solutions to customers around the globe through our excellence in engineering, technology, manufacturing, and customer service. Our mission is to create gaskets and components that satisfy the most complex manufacturing challenges and provide high-quality products and services to the world at a reasonable cost. At HGC, our employees are the foundation of our success. We encourage our employees to use their strengths, expertise, and determination to deliver on our commitments and achieve individual growth. When you join HGC Industries, you become part of a diverse and collaborative team that drives beyond the ordinary and provides cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing improvements/processes to meet HGC product design, quality, and cost requirements.
• Participate in necessary product development and validation activities, which may include: APQP (Advance Product Quality Planning), PFMEA, Design Reviews, Prototype Builds, Process Testing (PV, Design for manufacturing, and key supplier development), 8D problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, machinery, tooling, and materials.
• Develop manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.
• Provide manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules, and estimating future requirements.
• Develop and support cost savings initiatives and proposals.
• Work collaboratively with Manufacturing Cost Analysts to assist with developing product costs during the quotation phase of programs.
• Ability to complete assignments on time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to effectively build out project ROI and completion of those assignments.

Requirements

• BSME, BSMET, BSIE degree required.
• High degree of mechanical aptitude.
• Understanding of Manufacturing Methods and Procedures and Process Improvement.
• High adaptive capacity to effectively manage demands and frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• High level of emotional intelligence.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to efficiently manage priorities and tasks based on importance.
• Ability to navigate and resolve internal and external challenging situations effectively and resourcefully.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, co-workers, and HGC Industries stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Understanding and/or experience using CAD tools, including but not limited to, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Nice-to-haves

• +3 years experience in sealing, molding, and/or automotive products-related field a plus.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy
• 401(k) Retirement Program w/ Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program