Process Engineer - Industrial Automation

Location: Centro Tular Primera Sección

The Process Engineer is responsible for defining, developing, and supporting robust assembly and manufacturing processes during production line transfers and sustaining activities.
The role focuses on deep process understanding and execution, ensuring stable, repeatable, and capable production for power connectors and cable assemblies.

Key Responsibilities:

Define, document, and release assembly and manufacturing processes during production line transfer
Support the Engineering Manager in defining assembly process flow, station content, and technical requirements
Develop and standardize press and applicator setup parameters
Execute and document crimp validation activities (crimp height, pull force, microsections)
Provide technical support during line ramp-up and sustaining production
Troubleshoot process-related issues such as crimp defects, gaps, deformation, and assembly variation
Support cycle time optimization and line balancing from a process capability perspective
Provide technical input and countermeasures to Operations-owned PFMEA and Control Plans
Support rework method development and validation from a process standpoint
Participate in sample builds, First Article, and transfer validation activities

Scope & Authority:
Technical ownership of manufacturing process definition during line transfer
Authority to recommend and implement process improvements within approved design and process boundaries

Success Metrics:
Process stability during and after line transfer
Reduction of process-related defects and rework
Crimp capability and consistency
Ramp-up performance and issue closure time

Required Qualifications:

~ Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering
~5+ years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering (connectors or cable assemblies preferred)
~ Hands-on experience with crimping processes and press/applicator setup
~ Experience supporting production line ramp-up or transfers

Desired Skills & Attributes:
Strong understanding of power cable and terminal crimping

Experience with high-current connectors and cable assemblies
Practical knowledge of process capability and SPC
Hands-on, shop-floor oriented mindset
Structured problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, global teams