Process Engineer

The role

The Process Engineer serves as a technical bridge between manufacturing operations and automated equipment throughout its lifecycle. This role involves equipment specification, design, deployment, and continuous process improvement.

What you will do

• Partner with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders during the design and specification phase.
• Develop and review User Requirement Specifications and Functional Design Specifications.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and machine designs for technical soundness and manufacturability.
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and layout evaluations.
• Build technical and financial justifications for capital projects.
• Represent process engineering on cross-functional project teams from kickoff through handover.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing.
• Drive equipment qualification activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and capability studies.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and work instructions.
• Provide ongoing engineering support for automated equipment post-launch.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of process/manufacturing engineering experience with direct involvement in automated equipment specification, procurement, or deployment.
• Working knowledge of automation fundamentals: PLC/HMI logic, robotics, vision systems, sensors, conveyance, and basic controls concepts.
• Familiarity with machine safety standards and risk assessment methods.
• Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar).
• Experience with process capability and quality tools: PFMEA, control plans, SPC, Gage R&R, root cause analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to translate operator/process needs into clear technical specifications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on, floor-based approach.

Nice to have

• Experience writing or reviewing URS/FDS documents and participating in FAT/SAT
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet)
• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma exposure (Green Belt or higher preferred)

About the company

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology.