Sterling Engineering, Inc.
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Process Engineer
2025-02-12
2025-08-13
Employment Type:
Contract to Perm
Job Category: Manufacturing / Process Engineering
Job Number: 42721913
Compensation: $25-35 / hour
Job Description
Job Title: Process Engineer
Target Salary: $55,000-$80,000/year
Mission
The Process Engineer will act as a liaison between the manufacturing floor and the engineering department. This role will focus on reviewing parts and assemblies to determine whether they should be produced internally or outsourced to external resources. The Process Engineer will evaluate manufacturing complexity and make cost-effective decisions regarding production methods. They will also support the material purchasing process and ensure smooth project handoffs to the buyer.
The Process Engineer will act as a liaison between the manufacturing floor and the engineering department. This role will focus on reviewing parts and assemblies to determine whether they should be produced internally or outsourced to external resources. The Process Engineer will evaluate manufacturing complexity and make cost-effective decisions regarding production methods. They will also support the material purchasing process and ensure smooth project handoffs to the buyer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary point of contact between the manufacturing floor and engineering teams.
- Review parts and assemblies to assess feasibility for in-house production versus outsourcing.
- Evaluate projects to determine if they are "easy" or difficult to produce internally, considering production complexity.
- Make pricing and cost-effective determinations regarding whether to manufacture internally or outsource.
- If the project is selected for in-house production, work with the buyer to ensure timely material procurement.
- Create and provide "cutting cards" for approved projects, ensuring the proper documentation is in place for production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and efficient project flow from engineering to manufacturing.
- Maintain a strong understanding of engineering machining processes and manufacturing capabilities.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of engineering machining processes, including part manufacturing and assembly techniques.
- Expertise in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Experience in evaluating manufacturing methods and cost-effective decision-making.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Solid problem-solving skills and ability to assess complex production requirements.
- Attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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