Process Engineer -PFMEA

Job Summary

The Process Engineer – PFMEA Specialist is responsible for developing, maintaining, and continuously improving Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) across manufacturing operations. This role works closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Program Management to identify process risks, establish effective controls, and ensure PFMEAs remain accurate as products, equipment, processes, and customer requirements change.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of automotive-quality requirements, including AIAG-VDA FMEA methodology, Control Plans, process flow diagrams, and risk-reduction tools. PFMEA ownership and documentation governance are the primary focus of this position. Process engineers commonly support process stability, quality improvement, risk assessment, and manufacturing documentation; this role concentrates those responsibilities specifically on PFMEA development and upkeep.

Responsibilities

Our Process Engineer is responsible for the following activities:

• Demonstrated hands-on experience creating and maintaining PFMEAs in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of AIAG-VDA FMEA methodology, APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, process flow diagrams, and customer-specific requirements.
• Experience with automotive quality systems and IATF 16949 requirements strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with problem-solving and continuous-improvement tools, including 8D, 5 Why, fishbone diagrams, Lean, and Six Sigma.
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, manufacturing routings, and process documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and document-control systems; experience with FMEA software is preferred.
• Strong facilitation, organization, written communication, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work effectively across departments and influence action completion without direct supervisory authority

While this position is not a people-leading role, leadership and teamwork skills are desired in all candidates. The future is open for all employees to grow into leadership positions within the organization. TYCA supports employee development and career planning to elevate you to the next level.

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Quality, or a related Engineering discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, process engineering, or related experienc

Desired Qualifications:

The ideal candidate would possess:

• AIAG-VDA FMEA training or certification.
• Experience supporting automotive manufacturing, including customer audits and customer-specific APQP/PPAP requirements.
• Experience with Control Plan development, layered process audits, process validation, error-proofing, and statistical process control.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous-improvement training

Pay: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person