Process Engineer

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Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive.

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to support supply chain development, manufacturing operations, and the build-out of a new Heat Treat / Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) facility. This position will play a key role in equipment selection, process development, facility start-up, and production readiness for aerospace and industrial gas turbine (IGT) components.

Essential Job Functions (Duties and Responsibilities): The primary duties consist of, but are not limited to the following.

· Support the planning, construction, equipment installation, and commissioning of a new Heat Treat / HIP manufacturing campus.

· Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with customer requirements.

· Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate suppliers, establish technical specifications, support equipment and material procurement, and ensure on-time delivery to meet project schedules.

· Assist with facility layout, equipment selection, capacity planning, and production workflow development.

· Support equipment qualification, process validation, and manufacturing readiness.

· Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and external vendors to resolve technical issues and meet project milestones.

· Ensure compliance with applicable aerospace and IGT industry standards, including Nadcap, AMS, and AS9100 requirements.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and operational efficiency.

· Initiates the development and transfer of new processes to ensure that all customer requirements are met in production manufacture-ability.

· Provide engineering support to quality related issues including but not limited to preventative actions, corrective actions and FMEAs

· Plans and manages assigned projects using appropriate tools such as MS Project

· Maintains technical specifications files to ensure they are accurate and up to date.

· Promotes and practices safety and good housekeeping.

· Performs other tasks as assigned by position.

· Close collaboration with quality, manufacturing, planning and scheduling as well as corporate engineering

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications

· This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements, therefore candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.

· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Materials, Metallurgical, or related Engineering discipline.

· Minimum five (5) years of experience in aerospace or industrial gas turbine (IGT) component manufacturing.

· Experience in manufacturing process development, engineering, or production support.

· Knowledge of heat treatment, HIP, thermal processing, or related manufacturing technologies.

· Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.

· Strong project coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Effective communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

· Direct experience with Heat Treat, HIP operations, shot peen, and or coating operations.

· Knowledge of Nadcap, AMS 2750, and aerospace quality requirements.

· Experience with equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and supplier development.

· Familiarity with aerospace alloys, superalloys, castings, and forgings.

Physical & Mental Demands: The following physical and mental demands consist of, but are not limited to the following.

· Must be able to work in a sitting position for extended periods of time (at desk, while driving, and/or on airplane travel) in an office/industrial environment.

· Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.

· Ability to bend, pull, stoop and reach to perform functions.

· Ability to lift 25-30 lbs.

· May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.

· Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.

· Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.

· Ability to hear in person and via phone.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of the work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment. Bodycote reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Bodycote is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against current and prospective employees based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age for individuals over forty years of age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

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