Process Engineer
The Process Engineer at Confidential Client supports new product introductions and process improvements within an advanced manufacturing environment, focusing on ensuring process robustness and product quality. This entry-level role involves hands-on testing, data analysis, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to facilitate seamless production readiness and continuous process optimization.
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About the Role
Confidential Client, a leader in advanced materials and engineered graphene solutions, is hiring an entry-level Process Engineer to join their Advanced Manufacturing team in Austin, TX. This hands-on role connects material properties, process behavior, and testing requirements to support new product introductions (NPI) and production readiness under the mentorship of senior engineers.
- Estimated salary: $63,155 per year (estimated)
What You’ll Do
- Support development of standards, test plans, and documentation to ensure smooth handoffs of new products to production.
- Help identify critical process parameters and operating limits; collect and analyze process data to support decisions.
- Support change control by preparing and analyzing technical data for implementation decisions.
- Contribute to the technical completeness of FMEAs, DFMs, and RCFAs.
- Assist with training production technicians and operators during new product launches.
- Participate in design and selection of process equipment and tooling.
- Document process changes, create work instructions, and write standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Run basic Design of Experiments (DOE) and perform statistical analysis under senior guidance.
- Execute lab and pilot testing to generate process data for new and existing materials.
- Provide hands-on support to Mechanical Engineering for equipment-related activities as needed.
- Bring practical ideas and solutions that advance Advanced Manufacturing objectives.
Qualifications
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Required:
- 3+ years of process engineering or directly relevant technical/lab experience.
- Willingness to learn NPI practices, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and equipment process parameters.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality.
- Team-oriented attitude and initiative to learn and take ownership.
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Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field.
- Background in chemical processing, materials development, or related industries.
- Previous New Product Introduction (NPI) experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with SPC, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, and process improvement methods (Yellow/Green/Black Belt); experience with Visio is a plus.
Key Competencies
- Team player with a strong willingness to learn and do.
- Accountability and ownership mindset.
- Stakeholder management and relationship building.
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Decision-making under uncertainty.
- Attention to detail and quality focus.
- Customer service orientation and strong communication.
- Emotional intelligence, active listening, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This role requires regular presence on the plant floor in an active chemical/process manufacturing environment. Candidates must follow all site safety protocols.
- Environment: Indoor and outdoor process/chemical plant settings; exposure to heat, noise, fumes, and moving machinery.
- Physical: Ability to stand and walk for extended periods. Frequent lifting/carrying up to 20 lbs; occasional assisted lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Working at Heights: Occasional work up to ~15 ft using ladders, platforms, scissor lifts, or elevated walkways; fall protection required.
- PPE: Use of safety glasses, hard hat, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and fall protection as designated.
- Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday–Friday; occasional weekend or off-hours support for maintenance, startups, or urgent issues.
- Travel: Occasional travel to other facilities, vendor sites, or client locations may be required.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities; please request accommodations during the hiring process.
Why Join Confidential Client
- Contribute to the core scientific engine of a high-growth advanced materials company.
- Help shape next-generation engineered materials used across aerospace, energy, infrastructure, defense, and consumer products.
- Collaborate with global partners and world-class advisors.
- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities as the company scales.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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