Senior Process Engineer

OverviewLove solving complex problems, improving processes, and turning data into action? As our Senior Process Engineer, you'll play a key role in bringing innovative products from concept to production. From launching new manufacturing processes to optimizing existing ones, you'll be the technical expert who helps ensure our products are built with quality, efficiency, and reliability at every step. In this role, you'll combine engineering expertise, curiosity, and continuous improvement thinking to tackle tough challenges, drive yield improvements, lead root cause investigations, and help shape the future of our electronics manufacturing operations.  This role is hybrid (3+ days per week on-site), based in our Niles, IL location. Responsibilities

• Leads the development and implementation of industry-standard equipment, custom automation, and manufacturing technologies and processes for future manufacturing systems. Defines and validates manufacturing process parameters, process windows, and production readiness requirements using methods such as pilot builds, first article builds, capability studies, and production readiness reviews
• Leads the development and implementation of technologies and processes that improve product quality, decrease cycle times, simplify workflow, improve worker safety, and/or improve manufacturing effects on the environment for existing manufactured products.
• Works with product design and development personnel to ensure that manufacturing processes and product designs are compatible by providing DFA (Design for Assembly) input.
• Specifies, qualifies, commissions, and transfers manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, verification systems, and automation through supplier collaboration, FAT/SAT activities, installation support, and documented handoff to production
• Uses data-driven methods including SPC, DOE, Cpk/Ppk analysis, FPY/yield analysis, cycle-time analysis, and OEE/UPH metrics to identify process variation and drive measurable improvements
• Conceives and plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts, equipment automation technology, and approaches in the processing or development of new or improved manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering. Mechanical, and/or Manufacturing Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience
• Proven record of competence in an engineering discipline with Project leadership experience desired.
• Management presentation skills and experience.
• Preferred English (reading and writing) skills. Spanish or Mandarin would be helpful.
• Travel for project work - both local and to sites in Mexico & China (>10%).
• Experience with general office computer tools (word processing, spreadsheets, and office communications).
• Experience with advanced manufacturing processes such as adhesive dispense, press fit, laser marking, soldering, cable and electro-mechanical assembly, vision system inspection, and rework processes preferred.
• Knowledge of process validation and production qualification methods including pilot builds, first article builds, production readiness reviews, capability studies, and GR&R preferred.
• Proficiency with statistical and continuous improvement tools including SPC, DOE, Cpk/Ppk, FPY/yield analysis, scrap and rework reduction, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and structured problem solving preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation including PFMEAs, process specifications, work instructions, and training materials desired.

Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Shure will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

WHO WE ARE

Shure’s mission is to be the most trusted audio brand worldwide – and for over a century, our Core Values have aligned us to be just that. Founded in 1925, we are a leading global manufacturer of audio equipment known for quality, reliability, and durability. We engineer microphones, headphones, wireless audio systems, conferencing systems, and more. And quality doesn’t stop at our products. Our talented teams strive for perfection and innovate every chance they get. We offer an Associate-first culture, flexible work arrangements, and opportunity for all.

Shure is headquartered in United States. We have more than 35 regional sales offices, engineering hubs, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Join Shure and Amplify Your Impact. Explore our unique culture and learn the key pillars that define our legacy of excellence.

THE MIX MATTERSDon’t check off every box in the job requirements? No problem! We recognize that every professional journey is unique and are committed to providing an equitable candidate experience for all prospective Shure Associates. If you’re excited about this role, believe you’ve got the skills to be successful, and share our passion for creating an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible work environment, then apply!PAY TRANSPARENCYShure offers a competitive compensation structure that is reviewed annually to attract, hire, and retain the industry’s top talent. Base salaries vary based on qualifications, geography, experience, and expertise in each respective discipline. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for the opportunity. The base salary for this position ranges from $100,700 to $161,200 with a midpoint target.  If your salary expectations do not align, still apply as we are often flexible on the seniority of posted positions. All positions also include an award-winning benefits package.

WE GOT YOU - Our BenefitsAt Shure, we prioritize the well-being of our Associates. We offer competitive rewards packages that address physical, mental, financial, and overall well-being. Our benefits include comprehensive healthcare, mental health and retirement savings plans, generous paid time off programs, employee discounts, professional development opportunities, work-life balance initiatives, employee recognition programs, and volunteering/community involvement opportunities. To learn more, check out our Benefits At A Glance.

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