Rotational Manufacturing Process Engineer

Hypertherm Associates

Rotational manufacturing process engineer improving production processes at 100% employee-owned Hypertherm Associates. Leading Lean and Six Sigma projects across six-month business rotations.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeHanover • New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Analysis, and Design for Manufacturability, while effectively leading projects to enhance production efficiency and safety. Proficient in creating manufacturing process-control documents and implementing continuous improvement strategies.

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Lean Manufacturing ProficiencyStatistical Analysis (Minitab)SolidWorks ProficiencySix Sigma Green Belt CertificationGeometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

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Hard Skills

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (pFMEA)Structured Problem SolvingDesign for Manufacturability (DFM)Tooling DesignRoot Cause AnalysisEquipment ProgrammingTechnical SupportManufacturing Process ControlQuality Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Problem-Solving SkillsProactive AttitudeCollaborative Team PlayerIndependently MotivatedEnthusiasm for Continuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Allen Bradley PLC ProgrammingAutomated Assembly EquipmentPower AppsNew Product Introduction Experience

Certifications & Qualifications

Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentSafety ProceduresProduction EfficiencyQuality ImprovementEngineering Changes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in 6-month rotations across different areas of the business
Ensure efficient manufacturing of parts supporting daily production
Define work methods for production areas and lead projects to improve product flow
Develop and integrate safety procedures, including lockout, job safety analysis, PPE, machine guarding, and ergonomics
Provide daily technical support and training for production teams on equipment programming, operation, and maintenance
Monitor quality metrics, identify trends, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans
Design tooling, fixtures, and workstations for new product introduction
Investigate and purchase new equipment and tooling
Contribute to equipment/process technology roadmaps and develop maintenance schedules
Create and maintain manufacturing process-control documents, including engineering changes, routings, bills of material, standard work, value stream maps, and quality data collection sheets
Use Lean and Six Sigma practices to improve quality, reduce costs, improve safety, and increase earnings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical preferred)
Internship or co-op experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong problem-solving skills, with a passion for getting to the root cause of issues
Proactive and enthusiastic about implementing new technology and continuous improvement
Independently motivated and a collaborative team player
Proficiency in lean manufacturing
Proficiency in statistical analysis (Minitab)
Proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Proficiency in SolidWorks
Proficiency in value stream mapping (VSM)
Proficiency in design for manufacturability (DFM)
Proficiency in process failure mode effects analysis (pFMEA)
Proficiency in structured problem solving
Sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Allen Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting, automated assembly equipment, Power Apps, and new product introduction experience are preferred/differentiating qualifications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative, 100% employee-owned culture
Profit-Sharing and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)
Five days/year paid Community Service Time
Strong commitment to Environmental Stewardship
Stable, growing organization with a no-layoff philosophy