Process Engineer (Manufacturing)

Location: United States

Company

Develops fluid and gas management products and quality programs for demanding applications across aerospace, chemical, automotive, transportation, and other industrial markets.

What you will do

• Implement new equipment, manufacturing technologies, and production processes for tubing, hose, and end fitting products.
• Develop and execute CAPEX projects, including equipment selection, RFQs, vendor evaluations, design reviews, validation, and commissioning.
• Improve process capability, tooling, equipment utilization, productivity, quality, and cost performance through technical analysis and root cause investigation.
• Lead safety, ergonomic, risk-reduction, scrap-reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Diagnose manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop manufacturing standards, work instructions, operator manuals, training materials, and visual controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.
• At least five years of experience in manufacturing, production, or process engineering in wire and cable, hose, or tube extrusion manufacturing; alternatively, ten years of relevant experience in another manufacturing industry.
• Experience with safety and ergonomic improvement programs and with selecting, validating, implementing, and commissioning manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated project management experience and the ability to combine technical leadership with project responsibilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and continuous improvement skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel to other Smiths facilities for training and project support.

Nice to have

• Project management certification.
• Lean Manufacturing training or certification.
• Six Sigma training or certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work supports operational excellence, product quality, productivity, cost reduction, and employee well-being.
• Inclusive environment grounded in equality, ethics, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Confidential handling of applicant information in accordance with EEO guidelines.