Industrial/Process Engineer

Description

About PrecisionX Group:

PrecisionX Group is a leading provider of precision metal components, serving critical industries such as aerospace & defense, medical devices, satellite & space, electric vehicles, mining, and semiconductors. By uniting the specialized expertise of GEM, Coining, National Manufacturing, Ditron, MSK Precision Products, and Hudson Technologies, we offer a comprehensive range of advanced manufacturing solutions. Our core capabilities include machining, deep drawing and progressive stamping, Swiss machining, micro stamping, and transfer press.

Our team includes over 600 employees across CT, NJ, NY, and FL. With our collective expertise, our strong foundation in metal manufacturing techniques, and a relentless focus on quality and innovation, PrecisionX Group is committed to delivering superior products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Position Summary:

PrecisionX Group seeks a hands-on Industrial/Process Engineer to develop, optimize, and sustain efficient manufacturing processes for precision metal stamping and related operations. This position will focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, equipment utilization, material flow, labor efficiency, and manufacturing costs.

The Industrial/Process Engineer will work closely with Production, Quality, Tooling, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Management to identify operational challenges, implement process improvements, support new-product launches, and ensure that manufacturing processes consistently meet customer requirements. The successful candidate will combine strong analytical and technical skills with the ability to implement practical solutions on the manufacturing floor.

Essential Functions:

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each stated essential function, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help qualified individuals with disabilities perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes for precision metal stamping, assembly, inspection, packaging, and secondary operations.
• Establish process sequences, production routings, work-center requirements, standard cycle times, and labor requirements.
• Develop and update process flow diagrams, work instructions, setup procedures, standard operating procedures, and visual manufacturing aids.
• Evaluate process capability and recommend adjustments to equipment, tooling, materials, inspection methods, and operating parameters.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are repeatable, measurable, properly documented, and capable of meeting quality and delivery requirements.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators to track operational performance.
• Compare actual production results against established standards and investigate significant variances.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling, Quality, and Production to develop manufacturing plans for new parts.
• Assist with equipment selection, tooling trials, sample production, process qualification, and production readiness.
• Coordinate production trials and document results, lessons learned, open issues, and required corrective actions.
• Ensure required process documentation, work instructions, inspection methods, and operator training are complete before production release.
• Evaluate opportunities for automation, mistake-proofing, in-process monitoring, and improved material handling.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Diagnose complex tooling problems using part measurements, visual evidence, press observations, and tool inspections.
• Determine whether defects result from tooling, material, equipment, setup, lubrication, feeding, or process conditions.
• Investigate problems such as excessive burrs, slug pulling, punch breakage, uneven forming, galling, cracking, dimensional drift, and premature wear.
• Use structured root-cause methods, including 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and failure analysis.
• Develop and implement corrective actions that prevent recurring tool failures.
• Work with Engineering and Quality to evaluate nonconforming parts and determine appropriate tooling corrections.
• Document the problem, cause, repair, and verification results.
• Communicate unresolved risks or concerns before tooling is returned to production.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality systems, or project management is preferred.

Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process improvement.
• Experience developing and improving production processes, workflows, and plant layouts.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Experience with time studies, capacity planning, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement.
• Ability to analyze production data and establish performance metrics.
• Familiarity with CAD, ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in precision manufacturing or project management/CNC machining is preferred.

Position Qualifications and Competency Statements:

• Regard for safety – Ability to follow safety rules and processes and keeps own safety and the safety of others in the forefront of every action.
• Integrity – Ability to demonstrate consistency between words and actions. Follows through on commitments
• Attitude – Ability to maintain a positive mindset towards achieving success and eagerness and willingness to accept and meet challenges.
• Work Ethic – Ability to make decisions based upon ethical principles, considering how the choice will affect others
• Application of technical knowledge and skills – Ability to comprehend complex technical and specialized information.
• Achieving results and problem solving – Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and make recommendations for decisions.
• Client orientation – Ability to prioritize the client’s needs first.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Managing staff – Ability to identify and develop the key skills necessary for employees to reach target performance in their specific roles.
• Time and Priority Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize, prioritize, and complete work within given deadlines.
• Communication – Ability to effectively communicate with others verbally and in writing.
• High emotional intelligence – Ability to offer and accept feedback with well-meaning intention. The ability to show empathy and encourage partnerships.
• Ability to Embrace Change – Ability to adapt and be flexible to changes in work.
• Innovative Thinking – Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and be open to new ideas and innovations.

Work Environment:

This position involves working in a manufacturing environment that is adjacent to the shop work environment. The employee must be aware of potential hazards, including, but not limited to, working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, operating vehicles, exposure to electrical current, high temperatures, and chemicals. Maintain a high level of alertness and caution while performing tasks in this work environment.