Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

Campbellsburg, IN Process Engineer. This is a Direct Hire position. The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, reduce cost, ensure product quality, and promote safety. This role collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams—including design engineering, quality, maintenance, and operations—to support new product introductions, stabilize processes, and lead continuous improvement initiatives. As a technical resource, the Process Engineer supports existing products and resolves process‑related issues.

The position requires occasional travel (10%) to other manufacturing or supplier sites.

• Review and improve part and process efficiency, including reduction of scrap, cost, and cycle time.
• Lead and support root cause analysis and corrective actions for process‑related non‑conformances.
• Develop and document control plans, Flow Diagrams, FMEA, and standard work instructions.
• Facilitate New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from planning through production.
• Design and implement tooling, fixtures, and automation systems to support manufacturing.
• Conduct size change studies and implement process capability standards.
• Participate in Gate Review meetings and maintain readiness checklists.
• Support cost reduction initiatives and engineering changes.
• Develop relationships with suppliers for external work support.
• Support sales and customer‑facing functions with technical expertise.
• Maintain engineering documentation through formal change management systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements including ITAR.
• Review new product prints for manufacturability and accuracy.
• Coordinate with scheduling, tooling, and quality departments for launch activities.
• Assist in risk assessments for new products and customer specification updates.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing departments for existing products.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Stay informed on industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Travel 10% / occasional travel to other manufacturing or supplier sites may be required.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Required:
  
  2 – 5+ years of process engineering manufacturing experience in automotive or aerospace metal components.
• Preferred:
  Experience in machining, hydraulic or powdered metal manufacturing.
• Preferred:
  Working knowledge of APQP and PPAP.
• Required:
  
  Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) in order to apply.

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Disability insurance

Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrates a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.