Associate Process Engineer

The Associate Process Engineer supports manufacturing processes production readiness documentation and continuous improvement under experienced engineering guidance. This entry-level role begins by participating in team assignments and builds toward independent ownership and leadership of appropriate tasks and projects as proficiency grows.

• Create and update manufacturing processes work instructions process flows standard work visual aids inspection points and setup instructions.
• Assist with workforce training on approved processes work instructions and process changes; lead training sessions as knowledge and confidence grow.
• Participate in Engineering design documentation process development engineering changes and continuous improvement; assume ownership of assigned activities as proficiency grows.
• Support Production by answering technical questions and resolving process fit-up equipment product and documentation issues; lead routine issue resolution as experience grows.
• Support new product introductions by gathering process tooling work-center and production requirements.
• Maintain and standardize bills of material routings part numbers revisions manufacturing methods and labor standards.
• Observe processes collect data and identify workflow cycle-time quality and improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root-cause analysis of rework scrap and warranty concerns.
• Participate in corrective and preventive actions then lead assigned actions by documenting findings coordinating implementation tracking completion and verifying effectiveness.
• Support standardization capacity labor efficiency cost reduction and process changes.
• Participate in process reviews prototype builds time studies production feedback dimensional checks fit reviews and first-build evaluations; lead assigned activities as capability develops.
• Support tooling fixtures templates and validation setups.
• Assist with body-to-chassis mounting-bracket design including fit alignment clearances materials fasteners structural requirements and manufacturability subject to engineering approval.
• Review records and production documents for accuracy completeness safety and compliance.
• Maintain controlled records and communicate progress questions risks and open actions.
• Prepare technical notes summaries and presentations.
• Perform other related duties and support or lead projects as assigned based on demonstrated capability.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• No full-time engineering experience is required; internship co-op academic project laboratory or hands-on manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes inspection methods standard work and production documentation.
• Basic SolidWorks proficiency through coursework internships or projects is required.
• Ability to read drawings assemblies bills of material work instructions and specifications.
• Exposure to fabrication assembly dimensional inspection PDM or document-control systems is preferred.
• Interest in learning controls and electromechanical components.
• Strong attention to detail organization communication curiosity and follow-through.
• Foundational engineering and manufacturing knowledge.
• Ability to create clear process documents and visual controls with guidance.
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks tooling fixtures tolerances and inspection.
• Ability to follow engineering document-control and change-management standards.
• Developing skills in problem-solving data collection and solution evaluation.
• Awareness of 5S process mapping time studies waste reduction and corrective action.
• Ability to prioritize meet deadlines communicate clearly and collaborate across departments.