{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f03507b53c883b162bf035da","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f03507b53c883b162bf035da","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f03507b53c883b162bf035da","title":"Senior Process Development Engineer","description":"Job Summary\n\nWe are seeking a Senior Process Development Engineer to support the development and optimization of heat exchanger equipment with focus on tool design and manufacturing support for cold forming of heat transfer surfaces and components along with laboratory equipment design and testing.\n\nWhat We Offer You:\n\nOpportunity to learn from and contribute to a premier, global engineering team!\nBe part of leading-edge technology for the heat transfer industry.\nAbility to impact customers across multiple industries.\nFull health & welfare benefits, 401(k), PTO, and developmental opportunities!\nOpportunity to travel up to 30%\nSalary Range: $130,000/year - $137,000/year\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nLead the development of advanced processes for manufacturing heat exchanger components.\nLead tooling and machine element design for prototype and production phases\nBe an internal subject-matter expert and develop specialized tooling for evaluating, testing, and manufacturing new thermal enhancement approaches\nSupport process development at various company locations.\nLead development of advanced manufacturing processes for heat exchanger innovations\nSupport prototype development and bench-top to scaled manufacturing transition\nEvaluate manufacturability and process scalability of R&D concepts\nCollaborate with R&D engineers to translate innovations into viable manufacturing processes\nSupport feasibility analysis and design for manufacturability assessments\nCollaborate with manufacturing design engineers to ensure code compliance with ASME, CRN, PED, ABS, and other relevant codes.\nEvaluate process and equipment requirements for new R&D initiatives and capability expansions (labs, testing facilities, prototype tooling)\n\nWhat You Will Bring\n\nEducation: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or related field, or equivalent experience.\nExperience: at least 10 years of professional experience in metalworking, product engineering, and related disciplines.\n\nExpertise:\n\nProven track record developing tooling for roll-forming specialized heat transfer surfaces on tubular products.\nProject management experience.\nDemonstrated ability to assess manufacturability of new designs and identify process scalability challenges\nProven success in translating R&D innovations into viable, scalable manufacturing processes\nProficient with 3-D design packages such as Solidworks or Inventor\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nExperience with aluminum extrusion\nResearch & Development: Experience with laboratory testing of thermal products\n\nAPICZ\n\n____________________________\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive 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