Senior Process Engineer

HEF Photonics is a leading US-based Photonics company who partners with customers, from concept through production, providing technical expertise and volume manufacturing experience for custom designed solutions of thin film coatings, fabricated technology glass and ready-to-install photonic assemblies.

Position Summary 

The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for managing and executing projects related to the implementation of new products, processes, and process improvements. This role requires strong technical problem-solving skills, project management capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within established timelines and quality standards.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal teams, project stakeholders, and external customers to resolve technical challenges, improve manufacturing processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities 

• Manage multiple projects involving the implementation of new products, manufacturing processes, and process improvements. 

• Develop project plans, coordinate activities, establish timelines, and ensure team members understand their responsibilities, deliverables, and deadlines. 

• Monitor project progress, communicate status updates, identify roadblocks, and resolve competing priorities or resistance to change. 

• Apply sound technical judgment and engineering expertise to troubleshoot product and process issues. 

• Investigate abnormal product and process conditions, identify root causes, and implement or recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, and other departments, to achieve project objectives. 

• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, to provide project updates, gather technical information, and resolve issues. 

• Identify, develop, validate, and implement process improvements to enhance product quality, process efficiency, and manufacturing performance. 

• Prioritize work orders and adjust project plans as business needs and operational priorities change. 

• Support glass fabrication processes, including glass cutting, seaming, machining, and screen printing. 

• Travel occasionally, as needed, to support project implementation, troubleshooting, or customer requirements.

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline. 

• Minimum of five years of experience in mechanical engineering, process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related field. 

• Experience with glass fabrication processes, including glass cutting, seaming, machining, and screen printing. 

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and deliver results within established timelines. 

• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes, investigating product anomalies, and implementing corrective actions. 

• Ability to work effectively in a controlled manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities and changing work requirements. 

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and technical judgment skills. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective listening and stakeholder communication. 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate productively across multiple departments. • High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and ethical conduct. 

• Ability to perform tasks requiring close visual acuity, including inspecting small defects and components, analyzing technical data, reading documentation, operating or inspecting machinery, and using precision measurement devices.

Working Environment 

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and requires attention to detail, adherence to established procedures, and the ability to manage competing priorities. The role may involve direct interaction with manufacturing equipment, precision measurement tools, technical documentation, and cross-functional project teams.

Benefits: 

• Benefits start 30 days from hire 1st of the next month 

• 10 paid holidays 

• PTO accrual 

• Bi-Weekly pay 

• 401K with company match after a year

HEF Photonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HEF Photonics does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.