Position Summary:The Process Engineer provides production support and develops, implements, and maintains optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes, equipment operating programs, and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. Recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls. Coordinates and or participates in manufacturing launch for new or revised products.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Performs research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, production equipment(){#P29_1336}, and equipment operating programs.Prepares labor quotes for customers.Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment operating programs for recommended manufacturing methods.Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.Prepares/manufactures prototypes as required utilizing the principals of concurrent engineering.Develops work instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.(){#P21 360}(){#P22 457}Evaluates and approves drawings and other documents.(){#P24_590}Inspects and solves production problems.Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.(){#P32 1625}(){#P27 703}Conducts training on current and new processes.(){#P28_770}