Process Engineer

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Process Engineer (Manufacturing Environment) Job Description

The Process Engineer designs, analyzes, and optimizes manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality in a hands‑on shop floor environment. This role focuses on driving continuous improvement, implementing Lean manufacturing principles, and establishing standardized processes across production areas. The Process Engineer also plays a key role in building and sustaining a Lean‑driven culture while supporting new product launches and site growth.

• Design and optimize workstations and workbenches to improve ergonomics, efficiency, and safety on the shop floor.
• Conduct detailed time studies and analyze work content to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Perform waste analysis and apply Lean tools to eliminate non‑value‑added activities and reduce variation.
• Develop and execute line‑balancing strategies to improve throughput and flow across production lines.
• Conduct capacity analysis to support current production needs and future growth or scaling initiatives.
• Lead and support continuous improvement projects to enhance process performance and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard work and detailed work instructions for manufacturing processes.
• Create, update, and improve process documentation to ensure consistency and clarity across the shop floor.
• Support implementation and sustainment of 5S initiatives across production areas to maintain organized, efficient work spaces.
• Train and coach teams on Lean principles, standard work, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Help establish and reinforce a culture of accountability, process discipline, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, production, and other stakeholders to drive process improvements.
• Contribute to building structure, processes, and systems from the ground up where needed, particularly in evolving or growing operations.
• Participate in the design and improvement of tooling and shop floor layouts to support safe and efficient operations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process engineering.
• Strong hands‑on experience working directly on the shop floor and improving real‑world processes.
• Proven experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles, including 5S, standard work, waste reduction, and other Lean tools.
• Experience creating and improving standard work, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Experience conducting time studies and using the results to drive process improvements.
• Experience with line‑balancing to optimize throughput and resource utilization.
• Experience with workstation and workbench design focused on ergonomics, safety, and efficiency.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes and process‑driven manufacturing environments.
• Ability to lead or support continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with a data‑driven approach.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to work closely with shop floor personnel and cross‑functional teams.
• Comfortable working fully onsite on a 1st shift schedule.

• Experience building or transforming a Lean culture from the ground up.
• Experience in leading cross‑functional improvement projects.
• Experience training or coaching teams on Lean principles and continuous improvement methods.
• Exposure to capacity planning and production scaling activities.
• Experience creating or improving tooling and shop floor layouts to support Lean flow.
• Experience with process engineering, continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, engineering, and project management.
• Industry experience in discrete manufacturing is helpful, though the role is open to candidates from a variety of manufacturing industries.
• Comfort working in an environment that combines a small, family‑owned feel with the backing of a larger national organization.
• Ability to operate effectively in a growing site environment, including supporting new product launches and building structure where needed.