Manufacturing Process Engineer

Position Overview

Pyrotek— a global leader in high temperature materials—invites you to join our team. The Manufacturing Process Engineer will identify, evaluate, and initiate continuous improvement processes related to Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and EHS functions. In this role, you will collaborate with production and support teams to ensure consistency, accountability, and sound decision-making that drive manufacturing excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional teams to apply lean principles and CNC expertise to improve manufacturing processes and support new product launches.
• Develop, validate, and maintain CNC programs, fixtures, and manufacturing methods; support first production runs and fine-tune processes as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement by standardizing processes, reducing cycle times, increasing throughput, and lowering costs on high-volume parts.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, identify inefficiencies, and collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve profitability.
• Support preventive maintenance efforts and ensure inspections, calibrations, and certifications meet quality and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering on R&D and prototype builds, helping transition new designs into stable, repeatable production.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, EHS, and quality standards through accurate documentation and audit participation.
• Assist with work instructions, fixtures, RMAs, supplier inspection records, and other production documentation as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with hands-on CNC programming and lean/continuous improvement expertise.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software is required.
• Strong technical skills, including blueprint reading, precision measuring, and applying basic math and geometry to meet quality requirements.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as prolonged sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Benefits & Perks

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