Process Engineer

JOB SUMMARY Pentagon Technologies is looking for a Process Engineer to join their team in Oregon. The Process Engineer position is a key customer-facing technical position which leads new part and process introduction and manages engineering change control process to support Operations. This is an entry level position. A strong candidate is resourceful, able to make decisions and problem solve independently, professional and organized in a fast-paced environment to represent the company in front of customers, with strong project management and communication skills. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, but not limited to: - Daily engineering assistance to production to facilitate safety, quality, and delivery of orders to Customers - Disposition nonconforming materials and products, developing and documenting inspection criteria based on customer and internal Quality System requirements - Interpreting prints and documents for development and implementation of precision cleaning, surface enhancement (Grit blast, Twin Wire Arc Spray, and other plasma thermal coatings), and metrology processes according to customer requirements - Interfacing with Customers routinely to lead new part and process development and qualification projects - Supporting Customer Satisfaction initiatives and escalations to successful closure - Development of chemical processes, mechanical designs, and/or robotic programs - Performs product and process risk assessment activities, including Design/Process Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) - Performing technical training of internal staff to ensure compliance to precision cleaning and surface enhancement procedures as well as defining equipment/metrology operations and maintenance plans - Updating and maintaining Process Control Plans to control variation in outgoing quality parameters on customer owned materials - Deploy and manage Statistical Process Control programs, Measurement System Analysis studies per Process Control Plans; review data for process improvements; establishing response flows to timely response to trends - Supporting external and internal audits providing technical expertise QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor of Science degree in related STEM field (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing engineering preferred). Up to 2-years experience in engineering role is preferred Excellent analytical and advanced mathematical skills; spreadsheet and database management skills; strong general computer and statistical reasoning skills JMP knowledge preferred ASQ Certification, Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing certification a plus ISO9001 lead auditor training/certification preferred WHAT WE OFFER: · Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life, LTD & STD Insurance · 401(k) Plan; includes company match · Paid time off, Sick time, and Floating holidays · Health savings account (HSA) Pentagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or applicable legally protected characteristics. We would like to thank everyone who submits their application for this position. Due to the volume of resumes that we receive, we are unable to give status updates. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the requirements of the position, we will contact you to discuss this career opportunity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to Commute: Portland, OR (Required) Ability to Relocate: Portland, OR: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person