Process Engineer

At TPI, the Process Engineer plays a critical role in supporting and optimizing BladeAssure technologies within the manufacturing environment. This position is responsible for monitoring system performance, troubleshooting and resolving operational issues, supporting new technology implementation, and ensuring standardized processes across the facility. The Process Engineer partners closely with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to improve system reliability, product quality, and operational performance. 

Responsibilities

• Monitor, support, and ensure the reliable operation of BladeAssure systems throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot system issues, coordinate escalations when necessary, and drive timely resolution of identified concerns.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, quality documents, PFMEAs, inspection plans, and validation records.
• Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for BladeAssure technologies, ensuring process compliance and system effectiveness.
• Support training, implementation, and transition of new processes and technologies to production teams.
• Assist with trials, testing, validation, and deployment of new equipment, technologies, and program enhancements.
• Drive process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Supply Chain, and technical experts to identify opportunities for improved performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Track system performance, document findings, and communicate updates, risks, and solutions to leadership and stakeholders.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field, combined with hands-on experience supporting and optimizing automated manufacturing systems, robotics, electromechanical equipment, pneumatics, motion controls, and industrial automation technologies. 
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, autonomous systems, equipment integration, process controls, PLCs, firmware, safety controllers, CMMS platforms, and condition-based monitoring (CbM) systems, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions. Experience customizing PLC programs, system configurations, or CMMS functionality is preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a focus on safety, quality, cost, and operational performance. Must possess strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, along with a high level of attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation control. 
• Ability to work effectively in both office and manufacturing environments, including spending extended periods on the production floor, supporting multiple shifts as needed, wearing required PPE, navigating stairs, platforms, and ladders, and working in varying temperatures, humidity levels, dust, and other typical manufacturing conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across shifts at times.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a balance of time in both an office setting and manufacturing setting.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions required by this role. The following conditions may be present.

• The manufacturing floor requires use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including eye hearing, respirator, and skin protection.
• Accessing work environments may include use of stairs, staging, and ladders.
• The composite manufacturing environment is subject to varying levels of temperature, humidity, dust, and smells.