Process Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to decent pay range and skills development but may lack growth in a specialized niche.
- Salary range dependent on experience with potential for career growth
- Participation in electric motor manufacturing processes and improvements
- Hands-on roles in diverse engineering functions
Pros
- Sensitive to candidate experience with a clear advancement path.
- Opportunity to work within dynamic manufacturing processes.
- Focus on process improvement and problem-solving.
Cons
- Less competitive than other engineering roles in terms of salary.
- 5+ years experience in electric motor manufacturing preferred.
- Potential for hands-on roles may require intense labor.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • On-site
Good fit
- Engineers with process improvement experience
- Candidates interested in manufacturing environments
- Mid-career engineers seeking stability and growth
Not recommended for
- New graduates or those without relevant experience
- Individuals focused on remote work options
- Candidates without interest in manufacturing specialty
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Process Engineer (Direct Hire)
Dayton, OH
Job Requisition: 7514
Description for Process Engineer:
The Process Engineer oversees and supports the manufacturing of AC and DC motor sub-assemblies, including stator/armature winding, Dip & Bake varnish impregnation, and final testing. It focuses on developing and refining manufacturing processes, ensuring quality standards are met, and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and reduce variation. The position works closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and maintenance, to resolve issues and optimize production. It also contributes to documentation, metrics reporting, and training of production personnel. Overall, it combines hands-on technical involvement with process engineering to ensure reliable, high-quality motor production.
Responsibilities for Process Engineer:
- Creation, revision, and application of manufacturing process engineering documentation.
- Investigation and implementation of process improvement opportunities.
- Problem solving and variation reduction activities for process control and improvement.
- Investigation and resolve of in-process quality issues identified during the manufacturing/assembly process.
- Supports and compiles data for monthly metrics and reports updates of assigned projects.
- Serves as a support trainer for manufacturing/production personnel.
- Develop systemic solutions for manufacturing errors.
- Perform measurement systems analysis, assess process capability, development of control plans, FMEA and process yield implementation.
Requirements for Process Engineer:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor of Science in engineering or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
- 2+ years of experience in electric motor manufacturing (preferred)
- Experience in Microsoft Office
- Experience with CAD and 3D modeling
- General machine tool experience
- Knowledge of process improvement and establishment in a manufacturing role
- Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, and develop, evaluate, and implement solutions
- Ability to work closely with and assist salaried and hourly personnel as well as outside contractors, maintaining good working relationships
- Excellent organization and time-management skills
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Creative problem-solving and independent decision-making
- Self-starter, innovative, and team-oriented
- Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
- Initiative and creativity; able to produce high-quality work on tight schedules and willing to work odd hours when necessary
