Senior Process Engineer

Valley Steel Stamp is redefining world-class manufacturing with cutting-edge machining across multiple industries. The Senior Process Engineer takes full ownership of advanced processes and large, multi-part programs. You’ll architect CNC programs and work-holding, validate processes via robust inspection (including CMM), tune cycle time, and harden quality at the source. You’ll also lead cross-functional projects, mentor engineers/technicians, and drive automation/robotics where it makes sense.

Rate: $110,000 – 150,000

Key Responsibilities

Build & Own Core Systems

• End-to-End Process Ownership: Design, simulate, and validate machining processes (mill/lathe/5-axis) from concept through sustained production.

• CNC Programming & Prove-Out: Create advanced toolpaths; optimize feeds/speeds, tool life, MRR, and cut strategy; standardize post and program structure.

• Work-Holding/Tooling Architecture: Design modular, low-deflection fixtures; select and develop custom cutting tools; standardize setups to reduce operator dependency.

• Inspection Strategy & Control: Define in-process and final verification plans (incl. CMM programs); align with ASME Y14.5 and customer standards; tighten feedback loops to operators.

• Documentation & Change Control: Author routings, control plans, setup sheets, and standard work; execute ECNs and revision control with discipline.
  

Technical Ownership

• Metrology & Quality: Deep use of CMM, profilometry, micrometers, indicators; build error-proofing (poka-yoke), SPC, and capability monitoring into the process.

• Automation/Robotics Integration: Evaluate and integrate cobots, palletization, probing, in-machine measurement, and lights-out strategies where justified.

• Root Cause & Corrective Action: Lead complex troubleshooting; execute 8D/5-Whys; lock in fixes and verify effectiveness.

• DFM & Cost: Partner with Design/Production to de-risk features, reduce cycle time, tool spend, and scrap/rework without compromising quality.
  

Collaboration & Leadership

• Mentor & Uplevel: Coach Process Engineers/techs on CNC, fixturing, inspection, and problem solving; set coding and documentation standards.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Align Production, Quality, and Planning on capacity, constraints, and launch ramps; provide crisp status and risk management to stakeholders.

• Customer/Supplier Interface: Support technical reviews, FAIs, and capability discussions; translate customer requirements into shop-ready processes.
  

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance