Develops and optimizes moderately complex manufacturing processes, assembly procedures, control plans, work instructions, and equipment validation activities. Leads Lean Manufacturing initiatives, provides Design for Manufacturing feedback, troubleshoots process issues, implements corrective actions, and supports root cause analysis. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders while maintaining process documentation and quality controls. The role is primarily in-office with occasional travel to facilities, clients, or suppliers.
Process Engineer II
Sigma Design is a product development, engineering, and manufacturing firm. Based out of the Pacific Northwest, we offer innovative concept through production services to diverse clients around the globe. Sigma Design believes in hiring, developing, and recognizing the best. We offer competitive compensation, a 401(k) with up to 4% company match, quarterly bonus program, 15-days of accrued PTO and 9 company paid holidays. In addition, Sigma Design has multiple options for medical insurance and dental insurance. We also offer voluntary benefits: vision, long-term disability, and life insurance.
Position Details:
- This position will be In-Office
- The hiring range for this role is typically between $103,000 and $119,00 annually, with the full range extending to $135,000 annually, based on experience, internal equity, and career progression
Primary Function:
The Process Engineer II develops and implements moderately complex manufacturing processes with some supervision. Demonstrates growing expertise in process optimization and quality control while building understanding of broader system impacts.
Essential Job Functions - Responsibilities:
- Independently develop assembly processes and process control for standard operations
- Maintain and update manufacturing control plans with minimal oversight
- Provide Design for Manufacturing feedback for moderately complex products
- Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives for material flow and waste reduction
- Create comprehensive work instructions and process documentation
- Plan and execute equipment introduction activities including validation testing
- Troubleshoot process issues and implement corrective actions
- Communicate process requirements to teammates and stakeholders
- Participate actively in cross-functional project teams
- Support root cause analysis for quality issues
- Follow Business Technology policies to protect sensitive data and reduce information security occurrences.
Education and Experience: (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of related Process Engineering experience
- Demonstrated understanding of process improvement methodologies
- Experience with electro-mechanical systems and manufacturing equipment
- Working knowledge of electronics/data acquisition systems
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and basic CAD software
- Experience with quality management systems preferred
- Strong written and verbal English language communication skills
- Excellent teamwork/interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, both within and outside one's own work group
- Demonstrate commitment and adherence to Sigma Design Core Values
- Pass a post-offer background verification
Work Environment
Office environment with normal amounts of office related conditions. Occasionally may be required to work in environmental conditions that emulate typical user environments in order to facilitate design testing and validation. Occasionally may be required to travel as required to other facilities, clients, or suppliers.
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