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