Process Engineer
Job Description
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Max Francis
Technical Recruiter
Max Francis is a seasoned Engineering Recruiter specializing in the Automation Division at Sterling. With five years of invaluable experience in recruitment, Max is on a mission to help individuals find their perfect career move—one that aligns with their professional goals and supports their families.
As an Engineering Recruiter, Max excels in the Automation Division, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to connect candidates with opportunities tailor-made for their unique skill sets and aspirations. He understands that finding the right career move is a pivotal moment in people's lives, and he thrives on being a part of that journey.
What Max finds most exciting and rewarding about his work is the opportunity to guide individuals to their ideal career fit. He recognizes that this transition is an exhilarating time for most people, and he derives immense satisfaction from helping them navigate the path toward their next professional adventure.
Max's advice to job seekers is grounded in the value of connections. He believes that having a well-connected recruiter within the industry you aspire to be in can open doors to companies and positions that may not be readily available on job boards. In today's competitive job market, he encourages candidates to connect with a recruiter early in their job search journey. While he advocates for candidates to continue their independent job searches, he emphasizes the benefit of having an additional set of experienced eyes on the market.