Engineer II - Process

OVERVIEW

Cadrex is searching for a Process Engineer II to evaluate new and existing processes and configure manufacturing systems to reduce costs, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage large project timelines and resources
• Provide oversight and guidance to level I Process Engineers 
• Identify, recommend, and implement approved methods or process improvements
• Identify equipment, processes and tooling needed to achieve manufacturing goals according to product specifications
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers 
• Develop innovative solutions
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process 
• Advise on corrective actions
• Ensure projects are completed on time 
• Prepare product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends 
• Assist in price quote development and job costing reviews 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge 
• Actively participate in LEAN manufacturing activities 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting 
• Possess well-developed and demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and project management skills 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision 
• PC knowledge/computer literate; including the ability to work with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), e-mail and use the internet 
• Working knowledge of LEAN principles or other continuous improvement skills 
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Skilled at workflow analysis 
• Experience with high volume manufacturing
• Must have strong project planning and management skills to prioritize tasks and establish framework and systems for managing areas of responsibility 
• Ability to work in a multi-functional team environment
• Skills in 2D and 3D CAD (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 is preferred

EDUCATION

• Associate degree in manufacturing engineering or related field. May substitute 5 years of industry experience in a high-volume manufacturing setting
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

LOCATION

• Onsite

SCHEDULE

• M-F

TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES 

• Health/dental/vision coverage 
• Employer-paid and supplemental life insurance 
• Short- and long-term disability insurance 
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay 
• Monthly remote work stipend (for remote employees who qualify) 
• 401(k) investment plan, with an employer match of up to 4% 
• Education support program 
• Safety eyeglasses/shoe reimbursement 
• Referral bonuses 
• Bonus plan for all full-time employees 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

CADREX’S CORE VALUES

• Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing

ABOUT US

CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com. 

Cadrex provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.