Sr. Process Engineer, Shield Cleaning - VEM

Senior Process Engineer – Shield Cleaning Position Overview VEM is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to help build and grow our Shield Cleaning process capability. This is a build-oriented role: you’ll take on new cleaning jobs from initial evaluation through qualified production, and help shape how our shield cleaning capability grows to meet demand. You’ll be a key technical resource for customers, sales, and operations on shield cleaning process and capability and part of the team driving how our production lines expand. Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Daily Production Support • Provide day-to-day engineering support to production to ensure safety, quality, and on- time delivery of shield cleaning orders • Be the technical resource the floor escalates to when a process issue comes up New Process Introduction (Quote to Production) • Evaluate incoming quote requests to determine whether we have the capability to perform a given clean, and what it would take if we don't • Build out the actual cleaning process for new jobs: chemistry, cycle, equipment, validation. From initial evaluation through qualified production• Own the technical conversation with customers on cleaning capability and requirements. Capability & Capacity Expansion • Help design new shield cleaning production lines as we expand capacity including equipment selection, layout, process design • Support installation of new equipment and analytical instruments; lead qualification • Help drive our Shield Cleaning capability roadmap forward, closing gaps between current and target capability • Contribute to active capability projects (clean room expansion and related initiatives) Process Ownership & Standardization • Own process control, SPC monitoring, and control plans for Shield Cleaning, spanning precision cleaning and surface enhancement processes • Lead risk mitigation through FMEA • Build out routings, work instructions, and standard operations, reducing reliance on tribal knowledge • Write and maintain SOPs; train operations on new and changed processes Technical Leadership • Serve as a senior technical resource on shield cleaning process and chemistry, working alongside other process engineering team members • Mentor and guide less experienced engineers on shield cleaning-specific process knowledge • Partner with quality, operations, and customers on process performance and qualifications Required Qualifications • 8 years of process engineering experience, ideally with precision cleaning, metal finishing, or chemical process background. • Strong grasp of chemical solutions and their interaction with metals; contamination control and cleanroom fundamentals • Experience taking a process from evaluation/quoting through qualified production • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials Science, or related preferred) • Experience with ISO 9001 systems a plus Compensation & Benefits • Target base salary: up to $130K • Annual bonus target: 5% of base salary • Comprehensive benefits package Additional Details Location: onsite, Dallas, Texas Department: Engineering Reports To: Director of Engineering Eligible for Commissions? ☐Yes ☒ No Type of position: Full-time, exempt Travel? No