Advanced Thin Films · 19 hours ago
Process Engineer
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expAdvanced Thin Films is a part of IDEX Corporation, which offers diverse opportunities in various fields. The Process Engineer role involves developing, optimizing, and improving advanced laser-optics manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring processes, equipment, and daily practices meet safety standards
Monitor manufacturing processes, respond to in-line production issues, and support root-cause investigations
Use data analysis and statistical methods to identify trends and prioritize improvement opportunities
Break process-development work into scoped projects; establish resources, timelines, and milestones
Communicate project status clearly to internal stakeholders
Lead process mapping and document standardized procedures across the value stream
Define critical process parameters and develop metrics to track capability and improvements
Recommend and implement process improvements based on data and observations on the manufacturing floor
Integrate new technologies and optimize existing processes for capability, quality, and throughput
Support new product setup, including BOMs, routings, process flows, and ERP documentation
Assist in designing or improving tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve manufacturability
Review production data for accuracy and completeness; verify compliance with internal and customer requirements
Train employees on processes, lean principles, and updated procedures
Work cross-functionally with production, engineering, quality, and planning to resolve issues and improve productivity
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Process, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience
3–5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering
Experience with statistical process control or similar data‑driven methodologies
Strong initiative with the ability to seek out problems and work independently
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications
Proficiency in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting statistical and process data
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects and deadlines
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Attention to detail and strong documentation habits
Familiarity with optical test equipment and safe practices around chemicals
Mechanical aptitude and comfort working hands‑on with equipment and tooling
Ability to train and influence employees
Clear communication and strong cross‑functional collaboration skills
Comfort using data or scripting tools such as MATLAB, Python, Minitab, JMP, Power BI, or similar
Preferred
Lean/Six Sigma training, experience, or certification preferred
Benefits
Health benefits
401(k) retirement savings program with company match
PTO
Company
Advanced Thin Films
Advanced Thin Films, a renowned brand of the IDEX Optical Technologies platform, is a trusted partner to help meet the world’s most demanding optics requirements.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase