Sr. Process Engineer, Shield Cleaning - VEM

[https://app.ashbyhq.com/api/images/user-content/4b455c66-1bf5-4766-98dc-89e199bd868f/0dc0cf79-9400-4494-9055-9c0c1b390f77/Screenshot%202026-09-18%20at%2011.16.32%E2%80%AFAM.png] 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: $80K - $110K
• Annual bonus target: 10% 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