Project Engineer (SAP Implementation Engineer)

Join Hitemco, a Lincotek CompanyFor over 50 years, Hitemco, part of the Lincotek Group, has provided advanced surface coating solutions for critical components serving the Aerospace, Energy, Industrial Gas Turbine, Biomedical, and Transportation industries.If you're passionate about manufacturing, process improvement, ERP implementation, and solving production challenges, we'd love to hear from you.Position SummaryWe are seeking a Project Engineer (SAP Implementation Engineer) to develop, improve, and support manufacturing processes, with a strong focus on ERP/MRP systems and SAP implementation. This role will drive process optimization, tooling, manufacturability, process documentation, and continuous improvement while partnering closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams.What You'll DoDevelop and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and production travelers.Optimize processes to improve efficiency, throughput, cost, and manufacturability.Support ERP/MRP implementation, system improvements, and manufacturing data management, including SAP.Conduct time studies and value stream mapping to identify opportunities for improvement.Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing processes.Support tooling and fixture design.Partner with Engineering on new product introduction and process development.Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective and preventive improvements.Analyze production data to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and process control.Document and implement process and engineering changes.Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to resolve process-related issues.Support compliance with Aerospace, ITAR, government specifications, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and customer requirements.Promote a safe, efficient, and continuously improving manufacturing environment.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.Proven experience in process engineering, manufacturing process optimization, and continuous improvement.Demonstrated experience applying Lean Manufacturing principles.Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies.Experience conducting time studies and value stream mapping.Knowledge of government specifications, industry standards, and qualification requirements.Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, GD&T, and blueprint interpretation.Experience with root cause analysis and process improvement.Experience supporting tooling and fixture design.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.Ability to meet applicable ITAR eligibility requirements.Preferred ExperienceHands-on experience implementing multiple ERP/MRP systems, including SAP, is highly preferred.Consistent experience working in Aerospace and ITAR-regulated manufacturing environments.Experience with thermal spray coatings or diffusion heat treat.Familiarity with CAD software.Experience in ISO 9001 and/or NADCAP environments.Knowledge of process capability, statistical process control (SPC), and manufacturing data analysis.Apply TodayIf you have a background in manufacturing engineering, ERP/SAP implementation, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.