Process Engineer

Company Description Ulbrich Stainless Steels & Special Metals, Inc. is a high-precision, value added processor of Stainless Steels,Nickel Alloys, Titanium Alloys, Cobalt Alloys, Niobium, Tantalum, Nitinol for a wide range of difficult-to-manufacture, niche-market applications such as aerospace jet engine seals, nuclear reactor fuel cages, heart pacemaker containers, PV ribbon, computer chip substrate, chemical processing tower components, automotive airbag burst disks, automotive oxygen sensors, medical catheters, and cell phone key pads.

The material is made in the forms of precision strip and Ultralite foil, shaped (profile) wire, and precision flat wire in micro dimensions. This company was established in 1924, is a Connecticut company, and is privately held. It has 9 wholly owned subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, Canada,and Austriaemploy over 700 people worldwide. TheCorporate Headquartersand principal technology centeris located in Connecticut. Our continued growth and expansion translates into career opportunities in many areas and locations. We are on the cutting edge of many new technologies and product applications and our future is an exciting one.

Ulbrich was established in 1924 and is family-owned and privately held. An international corporation with subsidiaries located in the US, Mexico, and Austria. Ulbrich employs over 700 people worldwide.

At Ulbrich, we areImproving Lives with More Than Metal.We work hard for each other, our families, and the communities we live in. The respect and integrity of Ulbrich team members, dedication to their professions, collaborative participation in lean, and ensuring that safety comes first, has created a culture that has a positive impact on the lives of many. We connect with the world through our responsibility to produce critical products that benefit mankind.

The Ulbrich culture is guided by a set of shared values we callOur Core Tenets. The tenets we live by each day are Continuous Improvement, Quality Commitment, Family Values, Total Company Involvement, and Customer Responsiveness. Through practicing these shared values, we drive profitable growth and success.

Located in Westminster, SC, Ulbrich Specialty Wire Products (USWP), is on the technical forefront of the metals industry delivering precision products to an increasingly diversified and global marketplace, including applications in the solar energy, medical, industrial and electronics industries. We seek an experienced Process Engineer with a solid background in lean manufacturing and process improvement. The position report to the Director of Engineering.

Come join the Ulbrich team and become part of a greater purpose and a promising future!

, Job Description

Responsibilities for this position include: develop and implement manufacturing processes for existing and/or new products. Plan and conduct trials to improve the processes. Provide day to day manufacturing support. Troubleshoot manufacturing process or equipment issues as needed. Interface with customers and suppliers; and collaborate with internal staff to meet and support customer requirements. Investigate issues and opportunities, develop and implement action plans. Support continual improvement and work to continuously improve quality and reduce costs.

, Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, with a strong background in Process Improvement and Lean Mfg. and a minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience;
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with process improvements;
• Working knowledge of statistical methods;
• Demonstrated conceptual, analytical and problem solving skills;
• Knowledgeable in lean manufacturing methods such as 5S, 8D, A3 and other contemporary productivity and quality improvement methods;
• Proficient with CAD software; and
• Intermediate-level user of MS Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

USWP offers a competitive base salary, an excellent benefits program including an opportunity to earn a bonus and a welcoming culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disabled/Veterans