Process Engineer

Job Overview:

SAPA Transmission, a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) contractor, is seeking a Process Engineer to lead the development, implementation, optimization, and sustainment of manufacturing processes supporting advanced combat transmission systems. This role serves as a technical leader for manufacturing process development and continuous improvement across machining and assembly operations while partnering with subject matter experts supporting castings, materials, and other specialized manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for transmission components and assemblies.
• Establish and maintain process flows, work instructions, SOPs, PFMEAs, control plans, and manufacturing standards.
• Serve as a technical lead for manufacturing process development, process changes, and production readiness activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Provide hands-on support for troubleshooting manufacturing process issues and support cross-functional investigations involving casting, material, and supplier-related concerns.
• Lead root cause investigations and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Support and lead new product introduction, process validation, PPAP, capability studies, and equipment qualification activities.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers to improve manufacturability, product quality, and production performance.
• Support manufacturing process development and continuous improvement activities across machining and assembly operations.
• Mentor engineers and technical personnel while supporting the development of manufacturing best practices.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Manufacturing Change Requests (MCRs).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-7 years of manufacturing, process, or manufacturing engineering experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading process development, process validation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of machining, assembly, and manufacturing process development.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications.
• Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and support production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Benefits:

• 6% retirement plan contribution by SAPA Transmission (regardless of employee contribution to 401k plan).
• Paid Holiday, Time Off (PTO), and sick time.
• Medical, Rx, dental, vision and life insurance benefits with minimal employee contribution.
• Short and long-term disability.