Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for optimizing, developing, and sustaining manufacturing and assembly processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency across the organization. This role supports the introduction of new products and product options into production while driving continuous improvement initiatives through Lean manufacturing principles and data-driven decision making.

The Process Engineer works closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to ensure manufacturing processes are efficient, standardized, and sustainable. The position plays a key role in supporting operational excellence, employee training, facility improvements, and process innovation.

• Develop, document, implement, and maintain manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Analyze production methods and workflows to identify opportunities for increased efficiency, quality, and throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing waste, rework, downtime, and production costs.
• Improve "First Time Right" manufacturing quality through process standardization and error-proofing techniques.
• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity planning to support operational improvements.
• Evaluate manufacturing feasibility and cost effectiveness of processes and recommend improvements.

• Lead and participate in cross-functional projects related to process improvements, facility modifications, tooling upgrades, automation initiatives, and new product introductions.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate activities with internal departments, external vendors, contractors, and international engineering teams as required.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to leadership.

• Support the introduction of new vehicles, products, product options, and engineering changes into production.
• Develop assembly procedures, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
• Identify tooling, fixture, and equipment requirements necessary to support production operations.
• Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions, while proposing preventive actions to the stakeholders involved.
• Participate in process automation and digital manufacturing initiatives.

• Analyze production data, quality metrics, and operational performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Drive initiatives that improve product quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities involving production, engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.

• Coordinate modifications and improvements to production facilities, equipment, tooling, and auxiliary systems.
• Support plant renovation, expansion, and capital improvement projects.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and production uptime.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new manufacturing technologies and equipment.

• Identify training needs within production departments.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Support employee training programs to ensure proper understanding of manufacturing processes and quality requirements.
• Work with supervisors and managers to ensure employees are qualified and properly trained.

• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with OSHA, EPA, environmental, and quality management requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, ergonomic assessments, and risk reduction activities.
• Integrate safety and ergonomic considerations into all process improvement projects.

• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with international colleagues to standardize manufacturing methods and improve product quality.
• Organize and facilitate shop floor meetings, improvement events, and project reviews.
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