Process Engineer

About Us

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Founded in 1944, HSM is a third generation, privately held company with a rich history of innovation and a commitment to our people. With 25 locations across the U.S. and corporate headquarters in Hickory, NC and Huntersville, NC, we specialize in manufacturing components for furniture, bedding, transportation, packaging, automotive, and healthcare industries. Our expertise also includes designing and building automated production machinery. HSM products from sofa springs to swimming pool noodles and bus seats, touch everyday life in countless ways.

At HSM, our success is built on our people. We foster a culture of teamwork, innovation, and shared success. If you’re looking for a meaningful place to grow and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As a Process Engineer, you will play a key role in industrializing and improving metal manufacturing and assembly processes across our TSM production environments. You will support both new product launches and ongoing production by helping create processes that are safe, efficient, repeatable, and aligned with automotive and transportation manufacturing expectations.

You will:

• Bring new products to life on the production floor
  • You will help design and industrialize manufacturing and assembly processes from concept through start of production. This includes developing process flow diagrams, line layouts, production sequences, tooling concepts, fixtures, welding equipment, assembly aids, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Support metal fabrication and welded assembly operations
  • You will provide day-to-day engineering support for processes such as cutting, forming, welding, finishing, and assembly. When challenges arise with weld quality, dimensional variation, fit-up, material performance, or fixture repeatability, you will help diagnose the root cause and drive sustainable solutions.
• Improve production flow and assembly integration
  • You will support the development and optimization of assembly processes, including mechanical fastening, sub-assembly integration, product build sequencing, line balancing, takt time achievement, pilot builds, run-at-rate validation, and production handoff.
• Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction
  • You will lead and support improvement initiatives focused on labor utilization, cycle time, ergonomics, material flow, scrap reduction, throughput, and VAVE opportunities. Your work will help improve efficiency while strengthening quality and repeatability.
• Support quality systems and launch readiness
  • You will partner with Quality and Operations to support PFMEAs, control plans, process validation, process capability, defect prevention, audit readiness, and disciplined change management. This role operates within expectations aligned with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and VDA 6.3 principles.

What You Bring

We are looking for someone who brings strong technical capability, practical manufacturing judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a similar role.
• Experience supporting metal manufacturing, welded assemblies, structural components, mechanical assembly, or product integration.
• Strong understanding of process design, tooling, fixtures, welding equipment, production layouts, and equipment commissioning.
• Experience helping transition products from design into scalable production.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing, VAVE, root cause analysis, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949; VDA 6.3 experience is a plus.
• Understanding of PFMEA, control plans, process capability, and statistical methods.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% to support equipment installation, launches, and cross-site collaboration.

Why Join Us

• Health & Wellness: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including an innovative global healthcare option for qualified participants.
• Retire: 401(k) with company match, fully vested from day one.
• Paid Time Off: Competitive PTO: 3 Weeks of Vacation + 9 company paid holidays.
• On-Site Medical Clinics: Free for you and covered dependents.
• Teladoc: 24/7 access with no copay.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement, professional development assistance and career growth opportunities.
• Discounts: Enjoy discounts with HSM partners, including Dollywood Parks & Resort, Verizon Wireless, and more.

EEOC

At HSM, we believe that our diversity creates a productive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.