Process Engineer

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend . We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first! Job Summary : The Process Engineer serves as a key technical link among Design Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, developing and improving production processes that consistently meet customer and Spectrum Control requirements. This role provides hands-on manufacturing support, establishes robust process controls, leads data-driven problem solving, and helps transition new or revised products into reliable production. The Process Engineer also supports customer and supplier issue resolution while promoting product quality, employee safety, and continuous improvement in a high-reliability electronics environment. Essential Job Functions Develop, document, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing and inspection processes for RF and other high-reliability electronic assemblies. Partner with Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations to evaluate production methods, tooling, equipment, materials, and workflows for safety, quality, repeatability, capacity, and cost. Provide responsive production-floor support by clarifying process requirements, interpreting drawings, specifications, work instructions, travelers, and test plans, and resolving process-related constraints. Establish critical process parameters, acceptance criteria, control plans, and monitoring methods; use Statistical Process Control (SPC), capability analysis, and other analytical tools to identify trends and verify process stability. Lead or support root cause and corrective action activities for production lot failures, nonconformances, customer returns, yield loss, scrap, and rework; implement and verify sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Support new product introduction and product transfers through Design for Manufacturability and Design for Test reviews, process readiness assessments, pilot builds, qualification activities, and transition to production. Evaluate and qualify new or changed materials, suppliers, tooling, and equipment using defined validation plans, documented results, and applicable change-control requirements. Create and maintain controlled manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, travelers, process specifications, schematics, inspection requirements, and control plans. Develop and deliver training for operators and technicians on new or revised processes, equipment, workmanship requirements, and safe operating practices. Analyze manufacturing performance and lead improvement initiatives that increase first-pass yield, reduce variation, scrap, rework, and cycle time, and improve overall process capability. Support internal and external audits and help maintain compliance with AS9100, applicable military specifications, customer requirements, and…