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Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Experience\nResults-oriented with process ownership commitment and ability to prioritize.\nDemonstrated proficiency with problem solving tools: 5 Whys, Is / Is Not, Pareto Diagrams, Design of Experiments, FMEA\nDemonstrated ability to read and interpret specifications, prints and other technical documents.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Programs\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.","company":"Valence Surface Technologies","rawCompany":"valence surface technologies","city":"Marienthal","state":"KS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-31T07:52:29.181Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"332813","title":"Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring","slug":"electroplating-plating-polishing-anodizing-and-coloring"},{"code":"811210","title":"Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance","slug":"electronic-and-precision-equipment-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Summary:\n\nThe Processing Engineer position is responsible for supporting all manufacturing processes in the plant and for customers.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\nThe Process Engineer is responsible for utilizing sound engineering practices to troubleshoot and resolve process issues, acting as a process expert for internal and external customers and implementing systemic improvement efforts in order to enhance quality and reduce production costs.\nUtilizes sound engineering practices to quickly resolve process issues on the production floor and minimize downtime.\nDrive and implement continuous improvement efforts to improve operational efficiency and manufacturing consistency.\nProvide process expertise to internal and external customers to utilize and expand the intellectual property of the business.\n\nEssential Job Functions:\n\nActs as a mentor to train and develop capable, independent line operators, lab technicians, and Process/Engineering Technicians/Interns.\nServes as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders to implement new processes and resolve production related issues.\nProvides guidance and direction to Production Managers, Line Operators, and technicians to ensure on-time completion of assigned tasks.\nProvides ongoing technical assistance and training on hardware processing to the Production Operators\nAssists in evaluating project feasibility and alignment with VST capabilities; coordinates conceptual production processes to validate/reject feasibility.\nDesigning tooling and racks for chemical processing of manufactured components made in various configurations and base materials.\nWorking with pumps, rectifiers, and other equipment to optimize process efficiencies\nUtilizes Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) to assess the reliability, safety, performance, and risk of new processes; determines likelihood of risk mitigation based on analysis.\nDrives production process implementation and manages the transition into production to drive timely processing and project completion; troubleshoots technical and process related issues as needed.\nTroubleshoots and conducts root cause analysis of project, production, and chemical bath process related issues to minimize production downtime; ensures the Operations Manager and General Manager is kept abreast of progress and aware of process changes.\nGenerates project reports to allow internal stakeholders to effectively manage projects to budget and defined timelines.\nAssists in conducting post-mortem project analysis to continuously improve project performance and duration.\nEvaluates and validates vendor’s capabilities, quality, reliability, and reputation to meet Valence Surface Technologies requirements; ensure vendors have clarity on project needs, expectations, and process changes.\nAssists in identifying and implements continuous improvements opportunities with regards to processes\nAccurately documents time allocation to evaluate production trends and identify continuous improvement opportunities; makes recommendations to the management team.\n\nQualifications\n\nB.S. 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