Process Engineer
The Process Engineer at Confidential Client Wichita Falls facility is responsible for supporting manufacturing through process control, improvement initiatives, and ensuring product integrity. This role involves quoting new parts, addressing process engineering concerns, conducting metallurgical studies for quality and failure analysis, and driving continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts. The engineer acts as a systems thinker and operational accelerator, collaborating across teams to optimize manufacturing processes and support customer and supplier technical needs.
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Overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking a Process Engineer to support manufacturing at its Wichita Falls, TX facility. This full-time, permanent role focuses on process control, process improvement initiatives, technical support for assigned products, and metallurgical studies to ensure product quality and root-cause analysis.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary: $109,191 per year (estimated)
- Competitive benefits package including:
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage (FSA / HSA options)
- Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with employer matching and additional employer contribution
- Paid holidays and vacation (policy governed)
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional voluntary benefits (auto, home, legal, identity theft, pet insurance)
- Tuition assistance and professional development
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy from an accredited institution.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; verification of employment eligibility required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
- This position may require access to export-controlled items; offers are conditioned on the ability to lawfully obtain such access.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum ~3 years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a casting or foundry environment.
- Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing or lab environments preferred.
- Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills.
- Proficient with MS Office tools.
- Ability to work independently and in teams; strong organizational skills.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma, statistical analysis, and scientific methods for problem solving.
Job Roles (How You'll Contribute)
- Systems thinker — understand operations holistically and plan scalable interventions.
- Optimizer — drive efficiency and help teams work smarter.
- Anticipator — proactively identify and mitigate issues.
- Operational accelerator — champion continuous improvement and safe, ergonomic solutions.
- Organizer — standardize processes and provide accurate, actionable information.
- Influencer — leverage data and relationships to gain buy-in across stakeholders.
- Data-informed practitioner — prioritize actions based on measurable outcomes.
- Rapid responder — address unexpected events while focusing on high-leverage solutions.
- Relationship builder — liaise between the shop floor, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and formulate engineering programs within assigned responsibilities.
- Implement and review process designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer specifications.
- Support technical development, resolve customer issues, and participate in cost-reduction efforts.
- Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
- Prepare interim and completion project reports as needed.
- Provide technical support for assigned coating, brazing, and/or manufacturing areas.
- Interface with production personnel on processing requirements and interact with suppliers/customers on technical issues.
- Conduct process quality investigations and root-cause analyses.
- Develop and implement process improvements and cost reductions; apply statistical methods where appropriate.
- Design tools and fixtures relevant to processing.
- Generate material requisitions and review purchase orders, specifications, and blueprints.
- Assemble data packages for customer approval and translate customer requirements into work instructions.
- Pursue elimination of waste and improvements in equipment reliability and operating cost reductions.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Wichita Falls, TX (on-site)
- Employment type: Full-time, Permanent
Additional Notes
- Applicants requiring assistance to complete their application due to a disability should contact the Confidential Client Talent Acquisition team for accommodations.
- Applicants may be considered for multiple matched opportunities through Careertakes during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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