Process Engineer at TPI Composites, Inc in Newton, Iowa

Job Description:

The Process Engineer develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised composite products. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop tooling and equipment as well as detailed layouts of manufacturing processes for new/revised products meeting specialized design and performance specifications.


• Evaluate composite and infusion related materials.  Cost justify and implement selected materials to improve overall composite manufacturing processes.


• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.


• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.


• Confer with sales, planning, and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.


• Design, develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.


• Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.


• Represent manufacturing/engineering on cross-functional teams.

Skills/Experience:

• B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, or industrial or manufacturing technology required.                        


• Minimum 3-5 years related experience required (wind blade composite or other composite experience preferred).


• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.


• Experience with AutoCAD, ProE, Virtual Gibbs or similar programs.


• Computer proficiency.


• Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple products through manufacturing process.


• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.


• Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Experience working with high performance teams. Ability to maintain safe work environment.


• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.