Associate Process Engineer

About the Role

The Associate Process Engineer supports manufacturing processes, production readiness, documentation, and continuous improvement under experienced engineering guidance. This entry-level role begins by participating in team assignments and builds toward independent ownership and leadership of appropriate tasks and projects as proficiency grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and update manufacturing processes, work instructions, process flows, standard work, visual aids, inspection points, and setup instructions.
• Assist with workforce training on approved processes, work instructions, and process changes; lead training sessions as knowledge and confidence grow.
• Participate in Engineering design, documentation, process development, engineering changes, and continuous improvement; assume ownership of assigned activities as proficiency grows.
• Support Production by answering technical questions and resolving process, fit-up, equipment, product, and documentation issues; lead routine issue resolution as experience grows.
• Support new product introductions by gathering process, tooling, work-center, and production requirements.
• Maintain and standardize bills of material, routings, part numbers, revisions, manufacturing methods, and labor standards.
• Observe processes, collect data, and identify workflow, cycle-time, quality, and improvement opportunities.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and support root-cause analysis of rework, scrap, and warranty concerns.
• Participate in corrective and preventive actions, then lead assigned actions by documenting findings, coordinating implementation, tracking completion, and verifying effectiveness.
• Support standardization, capacity, labor efficiency, cost reduction, and process changes.
• Participate in process reviews, prototype builds, time studies, production feedback, dimensional checks, fit reviews, and first-build evaluations; lead assigned activities as capability develops.
• Support tooling, fixtures, templates, and validation setups.
• Assist with body-to-chassis mounting-bracket design, including fit, alignment, clearances, materials, fasteners, structural requirements, and manufacturability, subject to engineering approval.
• Review records and production documents for accuracy, completeness, safety, and compliance.
• Maintain controlled records and communicate progress, questions, risks, and open actions.
• Prepare technical notes, summaries, and presentations.
• Perform other related duties and support or lead projects as assigned, based on demonstrated capability.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Foundational engineering and manufacturing knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, inspection methods, standard work, and production documentation.
• Basic SolidWorks proficiency through coursework, internships, or projects.
• Ability to read drawings, assemblies, bills of material, work instructions, and specifications.
• Interest in learning controls and electromechanical components.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, curiosity, and follow-through.
• Ability to create clear process documents and visual controls with guidance.
• Basic knowledge of SolidWorks, tooling, fixtures, tolerances, and inspection.
• Ability to follow engineering, document-control, and change-management standards.
• Developing skills in problem-solving, data collection, and solution evaluation.
• Awareness of 5S, process mapping, time studies, waste reduction, and corrective action.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and collaborate across departments.
• Exposure to fabrication, assembly, dimensional inspection, PDM, or document-control systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• No full-time engineering experience is required; internship, co-op, academic project, laboratory, or hands-on manufacturing experience is preferred.