Position: Process Engineering Manager
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Chief Engineer
Location: Culpeper, VA
Compensation: Starting at $115,000/year + Bonus
Opportunity Overview:
Are you a results-driven leader with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes? We’re looking for a Process Engineering Manager to lead process development and enhancement across production and support teams. This role requires a blend of leadership, technical expertise, and innovation to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure high-quality production. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Oversight: Manage engineering, quality, and tooling teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Process Optimization: Develop, standardize, and enhance workflows, focusing on critical systems like melt and sand processes.
Documentation Management: Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs), standard work instructions, and procedures in the ERP system.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product development, design, and scheduling teams to integrate process considerations, oversee pattern changeovers, and ensure smooth production transitions.
Change Implementation: Lead Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), First Article Testing (F.A.T.), and new product introductions.
Problem-Solving & Quality Improvement: Conduct root cause analysis to troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to maintain quality standards.
Waste Reduction & Efficiency: Drive 6S and lean initiatives to minimize defects (scrap) and improve efficiency.
Tooling & Equipment Management: Oversee tooling priorities, repairs, and new product tooling requirements.
Safety & Compliance: Conduct safety evaluations and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Reporting & Analysis: Provide regular updates on engineering, quality, and special projects, focusing on critical-to-quality (CTQ) variables and equipment performance.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Industrial, Metallurgical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
Experience:
5–7 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
1–3 years in an engineering supervisory role.
Preferred Expertise:
Experience in sand casting foundries (preferred).
Knowledge of blow molding, extrusion, or injection molding is a plus.
Experience with ISO 9001 standards.
Strong background in ERP systems (IQMS preferred) and BOM management.
Proven success in process improvements, troubleshooting, and Lean manufacturing methodologies.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.
Reasonable accommodation available.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to lead, innovate, and drive excellence in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise and leadership to a company that values innovation and quality, we’d love to hear from you.
Additional Information: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship is not available.
