Job Description

Why join the team?

Do you want to be challenged and work in a dynamic and stimulating environment? NanoXplore is the company for you!

You will have the opportunity to work for a fast-growing company that creates sustainable products that push the conventional boundaries in multiple industries. Innovation is part of our core values; and we encourage new ideas whether they are big or small.

Summary of the role

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Process Engineer to join our Engineering team. This is a pivotal role responsible for optimizing production processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and spearheading manufacturing innovation initiatives. An established facility in Newton, NC and a high-energy startup operation in Statesville, NC. This role will be for our Statesville location.

What You'll Do:

• Optimize production processes for safety, quality, cost, and throughput within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Develop and implement standardized work instructions, SOPs, and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient plant operations.
• Lead root cause investigations for production issues, equipment failures, and quality concerns-implementing robust corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives on the shop floor, including layout redesign, workflow optimization, and waste reduction (5S, Kaizen, DFLT).
• Support equipment selection, installation, and commissioning for new production lines or process upgrades.
• Collaborate daily with operators, supervisors, and maintenance teams to identify process bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve real-time production challenges, including troubleshooting equipment, tooling, or process variations.
• Utilize CAD tools to develop production line layouts and tooling designs that enhance manufacturability and reduce setup/changeover times.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as yield, cycle time, downtime, and scrap, using them to inform actionable improvements.
• Train plant personnel on new processes and equipment, ensuring safe and effective adoption across all shifts.

What We're Looking For:

• Collage diploma or bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in an OEM or manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
• Strong skills in CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, UG
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to lead projects independently and within teams
• Must have experience with Composites Compression Molding

Physical Requirements:

Due to business necessity, physical requirements for this job must be met. All candidates MUST demonstrate:

• The ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• The ability to bend, stoop or reach with arms, climb or balance; kneel, crouch
• The ability to wear required PPE

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Career development opportunities and exposure to advanced manufacturing practices
• A collaborative, innovative environment where your ideas matter
• The chance to make a tangible impact on performance, people, and products
• Great People: A team that supports each other and celebrates wins together

What we offer

• Competitive salary;
• Retirement Savings Plan;
• Employer-Sponsored benefits;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Training & Tuition;
• Regular company activities.

NanoXplore is a graphene company, a manufacturer and supplier of high-volume graphene powder for use in industrial markets. The Corporation provides standard and custom graphene-enhanced plastic and composite products to various customers in transportation, packaging, electronics, and other industrial sectors. NanoXplore is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, with nearly 400 employees supporting manufacturing facilities across Canada, the U.S. and Switzerland. NanoXplore is a publicly traded Company (TSX: GRA and OTCQX: NNXPF) headquartered in Ville St-Laurent.

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