Overview

　　K-Tube Technologies manufactures made to order miniature stainless steel tubing for use in medical, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. The Process Design Engineer applies engineering principles to design and modify products and/or the associated tube making processes including welding, drawing, straightening, and cutting/fabrication. Responsible for determining product designs based on analyzing current process and equipment capabilities. Aids in process-related root cause investigations to support the Quality Management System. Conducts product design reviews for underperforming products and collaborates with Engineering and Production to find a solution. Become the SME (subject matter expert) on miniature tube drawing process (sinking and plugging).

　　Pay range:100,000 -110,000/yr

　　Responsibilities

　　Engineering

　　Analyzes customer product specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing processes.

　　Become the subject matter expert on the tube drawing process (sinking and plugging)

　　Participates in the quotation and contract review processes to confirm customer requirements per drawings or specifications are met satisfied and product will be produced within specification.

　　Create design tools utilizing analytic models that produce more consistent and better performing tubing, while reducing the design turn-around time.

　　Organizes engineering studies/evaluations on customer samples or proposed design prototypes.

　　Studies engineering and technical publications to increase foundational knowledge of tube drawing processes.

　　Production Support

　　Conducts product design reviews for low yield and/or poor performing parts.

　　Aid in rapid troubleshooting process for less-than-optimal designs that are causing production delays.

　　Quality Support

　　Completes comprehensive product-related investigations to support customer complaints and CAPAs.

　　Analyzes data to determine root cause and to prove correction is effective.

　　Interacts with Quality department and customers to complete Process Change Notifications

　　Collaborates with customer and K-Tube Quality department on Qualification activities for new products

　　Participates in monthly reviews and reports on assigned key processes.

　　Qualifications

　　Education and Experience:

　　BS in Engineering, Materials, Mechanical or Manufacturing strongly preferred. Other areas considered with considerable work experience in materials manufacturing.

　　Minimum 3 years exempt-level engineering work experience in a Manufacturing environment.

　　Preferred: Manufacturing or Engineering experience in metal/stainless steel forming (Tubing, Pipe or Wire Drawing)

　　Preferred: multi-disciplinary engineering experience, demonstrating the ability to apply engineering principles to explain observed system behavior

　　Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Solid understanding of the structure and properties of metals

　　Approachable, inquisitive, and relates well to all kinds of people.

　　Able to learn new concepts quickly, adapt to changing environments, and enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks.

　　Must have good communication skills, both written and spoken.

　　Must be proficient with MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

　　Excellent analytical skills

　　Physical requirements:

　　Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

　　Light to moderate physical effort required

　　Regularly required to sit or stand, reach and move about the facility

　　Work environment:

　　Work performed in both a manufacturing and office environment

　　Travel required to customers’ facilities

　　Exposure to metals, lubricants, solvents, electrolytes and other hazardous materials

　　Professional environment requiring business casual attire

　　Personal Protective Equipment:

　　Safety glasses and safety shoes are required

　　Other personal safety equipment required as listed in SDS depending on task may include safety goggles, ear protection, full - face shield, apron, arm guards, rubber boots and gloves.

　　Position Type: Hybrid – typically requires 3 days per week in the office and additional days as necessary

　　Reports to:Innovation and Product Development Manager

　　Requisition ID2024-13746

　　Posting Date1 month ago(1/10/2024 8:11 PM)

　　Job Location(s) San Diego CA United States

　　Travel Less than 10%

　　Position Type Full Time

　　Company K-Tube Corporation

　　Category Engineering