Process & Manufacturing Engineer

Your Responsibilities: Monitor and improve manufacturing processes to increase safety, quality, productivity, and equipment reliability; analyze production data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Develop process parameters and operating windows for powder manufacturing processes, and support troubleshooting related to spray drying, sintering, powder processing, blending, and thermal spray materials. Support day-to-day manufacturing operations by providing technical guidance to production personnel, and collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability and process stability. Lead assigned CAPEX projects from concept through commissioning, including scopes, equipment specifications, budgets, and schedules; coordinate equipment suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders through installation, SAT/FAT activities, and process qualification. Lead the technical evaluation and selection of a new sintering system for the Westbury facility, including layout development, utility requirements, installation planning, and commissioning, working with equipment manufacturers to establish operating parameters and acceptance criteria. Develop production procedures, maintenance plans, and operator training materials for new equipment, and support process validation and transition to routine manufacturing. Provide technical support for ceramic processing, spray drying, cladding materials, powder manufacturing, and related manufacturing technologies; collaborate with Quality to investigate process deviations and customer quality concerns. Support engineering documentation including P&IDs, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and work instructions; perform root cause investigations and implement corrective actions. Participate in Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, driving improvements in OEE, yield, throughput, and process capability. Create and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation across all supported manufacturing lines.

Your Profile: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. Typically 5–8 years of engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, including exposure to capital equipment projects. Working knowledge of powder processing, ceramics, spray drying, sintering, cladding, or thermal spray materials preferred. Familiarity with project management principles and equipment installation, commissioning, and qualification. Experience developing manufacturing procedures and process documentation; ability to interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and equipment documentation. Working knowledge of AutoCAD or similar drafting software preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SAP, and Visio is preferred. Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills, with familiarity in statistical process control and continuous improvement methodologies. Experience working with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and external vendors. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, balancing daily support with long-term project work. Sound judgment in evaluating equipment capability and recommending process improvements. Strong verbal and written communication skills for project updates, documentation, and cross-functional reporting. Effective problem-solving and decision-making under time pressure. Commitment to safety and quality standards. [Agawam, Rock Hill, Elgin, Wixom, Huntersville] In compliance with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), candidates must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. We offer: Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment! The salary range is $90,000.00 to $115,000.00.The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following: Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong. Excellent Dental and Vision coverage. Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us! Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.10 observed company holidays and 2 floaters, to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work everyday! Why Oerlikon: Innovation and innovators thrive at Oerlikon, a leader in engineering solutions that enhance the performance of our products and services. We are diverse in our perspectives but united in our purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world. Curiosity thrives at Oerlikon, and creates a dynamic, energetic and exciting environment that incubates innovation and passion to consistently improve what we do every day. This drives value for our customers and other stakeholders and helps us to enhance the performance of our products and services. Diversity is not merely a result of our presence in more than 30 countries and 170 locations worldwide. It's a reflection of who we are – we are proud to have more than 11.000 employees representing over 80 nationalities working for Oerlikon. We strive to create a more appealing place to work for diverse groups, regardless of background, language, beliefs or gender. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously, setting tough targets for ourselves as we work towards ensuring we meet our sustainability responsibilities. Every one of us has the chance to be more curious; to bring a new innovations and ideas in our work and to our customers in the automotive, aerospace, energy, tooling, polymer processing and additive manufacturing sectors, and in doing this, we can reaffirm our customers' and strategic partners' trust. Team Spirit is one of our core values. Collaborating across borders, languages and cultures is key to us delivering results. Supporting our peoples growth and development is a top priority. We believe in the creative power of a team that draws strength from welcoming a broad expanse of knowledge, experience and perspectives. Technology and sustainable innovation are our business. Throughout our organization, each employee feels a connection to that mission and to our passion for engineering solutions the world needs today and tomorrow. As we embrace our role in building a better future, we celebrate the teams that have the power to bring that vision to life.7. As a global leader in engineering solutions that enhances the performance of products and services, Oerlikon is known for the quality of our technological advances. We maintain equally high standards in identifying talent, investing in professional development and empowering our people to pursue rewarding careers.8. Our curiosity and passion to succeed, has enabled us to create an environment in which innovation and innovators thrive. Whatever your profession, skills and ambitions, you'll find we offer a role in moving the needle on some of the most pressing technology challenges in our industry. As a member of our team, you can engage your best ideas to advance sustainability on a global scale.9. Imagine pursuing R&D breakthroughs in collaboration with a workforce that numbers more than 11.000, across more than 80 nationalities sitting in over 170 locations and 30 countries worldwide. We count this spectrum of cultures, viewpoints and insights as an asset in delivering the solutions our customers need and the careers our team members seek. Our people are diverse in their perspectives but united in their purpose: to develop technologies that reduce resource and energy consumption and help build a healthier, more sustainable and better protected world.10. At Oerlikon, you can pursue your passion for developing solutions that reduce energy and resource consumption, protect the environment and still enable superior product performance. At the same time, you'll be in the vanguard of game-changers like digitalization and industrial 3D printing/additive manufacturing. #joinoerlikonus#joinourteam Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us: Oerlikon is a global leader in material science engineering. Through the right combination of surface technologies, advanced materials, coating equipment, engineered components and advanced manufacturing, we help customers improve the performance, efficiency, durability and sustainability of their products and processes. Our technologies are often invisible to the end user, but mission-critical to the industries that power modern life: aerospace, energy, semiconductors, medical, luxury, tooling, automotive and general industries. Headquartered in Pfaeffikon, Switzerland, Oerlikon operates in 38 countries with a global workforce of around 10,000 people. In 2025, Oerlikon achieved sales of CHF 1.6 billion.

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