Process Engineer I (Tech Center)

Get to know East Penn!East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 22 years!At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.EOE/VEVRAAEast Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. OverviewEast Penn Manufacturing is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Engineer I to join our engineering team. In this role, you will support the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety across our operations. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and R&D to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement innovative solutions.This position plays a key role in supporting automotive product processes, equipment, and tooling while ensuring compliance with company and customer standards. You will assist in monitoring process performance, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to process enhancements that drive productivity and reduce waste.ResponsibilitiesProvide Engineering support to Manufacturing, Quality, H&S, Sales, Costing, and Maintenance on Automotive products, equipment, and tooling.Prepare and deliver information, technical reports, and presentations to management, customers, vendors, and technical partners.Contribute to concept generation and ideation processes.Maintain and protect the confidentiality of proprietary information.Perform other duties which may become essential to the position.Participate in regular technical reviews throughout all phases of a project.Interact with production and engineering at all levels.Travel worldwide for the company as required (possibly up to ~25%)Assist Engineers to interface with internal and external customers to develop new processes.Create, maintain, and update published technical information.Support other Process Engineering personnel as needed.Represent East Penn as a technical interface with Equipment Suppliers.Support daily operations of the existing manufacturing processes and equipment.Assist in tracking the performance of processes to ensure the process’ ability to fulfill EPM and customer performance and safety requirements.QualificationsExperience & QualificationsTypically, with less than 5 years of Engineering experience.Familiarity with the battery construction process preferred.Education/CertificationBachelor’s degree or higher in an engineering or scientific discipline.Skills & CompetenciesRequired:Analytical and problem-solving skillsProject Management skillsOral and written communication skillsMicrosoft (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)Preferred:APQP/PPAP Core Tools8D5 WhyIQS/TRUBOXMSRIMDSSix Sigma ToolsFMEA ExposureControl PlansMinitabEast Penn BenefitsEast Penn offers excellent benefits:Competitive compensationGroup insurance that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage401K savings planAnnual bonus9 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation daysEmployee assistance programsFitness DiscountsPromotional opportunitiesSafety Glasses, Safety Shoes, and Uniform provided or reimbursed by the company. Job SummaryID: 2026-29514Category: EngineeringPosition Type: Regular Full-Time