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Hypertherm

Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$90K - $151K/yr

The Hypertherm Associates, Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer is at the heart of the machine shop, driving continuous improvement across CNC machining operations. This role combines hands-on ...

Cooley LLP

Senior Legal Process Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$118K - $153K/yr

Senior Legal Process Engineer Cooley is seeking a Senior Legal Process Engineer to join the ... To that end, under the direction of the Associate Director, Legal Practice Engineering, the Legal ...

Cooley

Senior Legal Process Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$118K - $153K/yr

Senior Legal Process Engineer Cooley is seeking a Senior Legal Process Engineer to join the ... To that end, under the direction of the Associate Director, Legal Practice Engineering, the Legal ...

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Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer

Kent, WA • On-site

Hypertherm Associates
Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
Learn more about Hypertherm Associatesexternal

$90K - $151K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer Machining
If solving complex manufacturing challenges excites you, this role puts you at the center of our machine shop operations.
The Hypertherm Associates, Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer is at the heart of the machine shop, driving continuous improvement across CNC machining operations. This role combines hands-on problem-solving with technical leadership; partnering with operators and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, improve quality, increase productivity, and support new manufacturing technologies. From reducing bottlenecks and implementing Lean initiatives to mentoring others and ensuring manufacturing readiness for new products, you'll have a direct impact on how we build world-class equipment and deliver value to our customers.
As a 100% Associate-owned, global leader in providing advanced industrial cutting solutions, Hypertherm Associates offers a collaborative work environment while promoting empowerment and a positive work-life balance.
As a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer, you will:
  • Drive operational excellence across a high-mix, low-volume in a multi-process value stream by embedding quality into processes and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
  • Develop reliable processes that apply Total Productive Maintenance principles to improve long-term process stability.
  • Oversee multiple projects, including Capex justification and deployment, set objectives and milestones, and ensure timely, budget-friendly completion and production implementation.
  • Improve manufacturing processes by driving technical solutions and indirectly leading engineers or technicians. Provide management with technical recommendations and be recognized as a technical expert in areas like project management, automation, controls, mechanical design, process flow, and Six Sigma.
  • Build and maintain relationships with the production team and cross-functional teams. Communicate project goals at all business levels.
  • Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new product introduction. Offer "Design For Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)" feedback during prototyping. Lead or participate in "Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)" to mitigate failure modes in process and design.
  • Manage the investigation, justification, and purchase of new equipment and tooling. Contribute to defining the equipment/process technology roadmap for the annual operating plan.

Who you are and the experience you bring:
  • BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering role
  • Strong Project Management skills
  • Strong and real-life application of GD&T
  • Strong exposure to statistical analysis for Machining CNC capabilities CP, and CPK
  • Real life experience and exposure to Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED)
  • Root cause problem solving skills, methodology, and ability to innovate corrective actions/solutions
  • Lean/Six-Sigma certifications, knowledge, application, leadership
  • CAPEX justification & management
  • Demonstrated ability to formulate execution plans for strategic activities
  • Ability to mentor and train Technicians

Location: Onsite in Kent, WA (Relocation Assistance available)
Besides our incredible culture, some of the benefits you can expect with a career at Hypertherm:
  • Global, 100% employee-owned company for over 50 years
  • Profit-Sharing
  • Employee Stock Ownership
  • Five days/year Community Service Time
  • Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
  • Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy

Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time.
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Hypertherm Associates is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome all applications. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
At Hypertherm Associates, we are committed to building an inclusive diverse, flexible, and collaborative environment. If our mission resonates with you, but you don't meet all posted requirements, we encourage you to still apply. We will evaluate your application materials and may suggest alternative roles that better leverage your strengths and talents. For positions with multiple levels, we will evaluate your prior experience to determine the level within our organization you are best aligned based upon the job applying.
CURRENT ASSOCIATES OR TEMPORARY ASSOCIATES: Please apply via your internal Workday career account.
$90,901.00-$151,503.00 AnnualThis is the base pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire.
Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

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