Process and Quality Engineer

Engineering Professional Opportunity

Standex Engraving is seeking a highly driven, conscientious Engineering professional to join its dynamic team! This Manufacturing (Process & Quality) Engineer role is a high-visibility, hands-on position responsible for establishing stable, capable, and efficient manufacturing processes across assigned product value streams in a new program production start-up environment. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, this role will take ownership of stabilizing end-to-end manufacturing processes for multiple products during plant ramp-up. The engineer will drive process capability, reduce variation, and implement structured root cause solutions while serving as the primary technical owner for customer quality issue resolution. This is a highly empowered role with direct impact on product quality, cost, and delivery performance, requiring strong technical ownership and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving production environment.

Essential Duties

• New Value Stream Process Stabilization Ownership (Immediate Focus)
• Integrated Customer Quality Responsibilities
• Quality System Development Support
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence (After Stabilization)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Plastics, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3-5+ years of hands-on manufacturing process engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in structured problem-solving in technical manufacturing processes
• Experience in one or more of the following strongly preferred:
• Injection molding
• Adhesive processes / coating / lamination
• Textile or trim component manufacturing
• Experience with process validation, troubleshooting, and production ramp environments
• Working knowledge of automotive quality methodologies (PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Strong process engineering mindset across multi-step manufacturing systems
• Ability to understand and control variation across interconnected processes
• Strong communication skills for cross-functional and customer interaction
• Strong problem-prevention mindset
• Strong root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making skills
• Working knowledge of SPC and process capability concepts
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving production environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); ERP/SAP experience a plus
• Working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD tools highly desirable
• High ownership mindset with ability to independently drive results

Work Environment

• Combination of production floor and office work; significant time on manufacturing floor required
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs as needed
• PPE compliance required in production areas
• Flexible schedule to support production ramp, trials, and issue resolution
• Fast-paced startup environment with competing priorities

Physical Requirements include (but not limited to):

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequent movement between manufacturing floor areas
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or reach as needed to observe processes, equipment, and tooling
• Manual dexterity sufficient to use hand tools, measuring instruments, keyboards, and computer equipment.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of parts, tools, fixtures, or equipment up to 25 – 50 lbs