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Process Engineer
Job in
Wax, Grayson County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-08-06
Listing for:
Jobot
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-06
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join a growing, industry-leading manufacturer where you'll drive new product launches, improve cutting-edge manufacturing processes, and make a real impact while enjoying outstanding career growth and competitive pay.
This Jobot Job is hosted by:
Brendan Thomas
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Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
A bit about us:
Are you an engineer who thrives on solving complex manufacturing challenges and making a measurable impact on production? We're partnering with a leading global manufacturer seeking a Process Engineer to play a critical role in launching new products, optimizing manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
This is an opportunity to join a company investing heavily in advanced manufacturing, automation, and operational excellence while offering outstanding career growth and long-term stability.
Why join us?
Key Perks:
- Competitive salary
- Relocation assistance available
- Fortune 500-level health/medical/dental/vision
- 401(K) + match
- 3 weeks PTO + 14 paid holidays + option to purchase up to 6 weeks of additional vacation time
- Short, Long-Term and Life Insurance
- HSA+ FSA
- Employee Assistance Program + paid family leave
- Wellness programs!
- Discounts from preferred vendors
- Well-being Resources
- Professional training
- Opportunity for career advancement, working as part of an empowering workforce
- Warm & welcoming culture
Job Details
What You'll Do:
As a Process Engineer, you'll serve as the technical expert for manufacturing processes, working cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, Tooling, and Program Management to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure successful product launches.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
- Support new product launches from concept through production, including process development, validation, production trials, and launch activities.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing, tooling, and equipment issues using structured root cause analysis.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, scrap reduction, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Analyze production data and identify opportunities to improve process capability and manufacturing performance.
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, work instructions, process parameters, control plans, and standardized procedures.
- Partner with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Support equipment selection, automation projects, process improvements, and future capacity planning.
- Lead engineering changes, tooling improvements, and process validation activities.
- Train production personnel on process standards and best manufacturing practices.
- Participate in quality initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement projects while ensuring compliance with customer and industry standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Plastics Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume production environment.
- Experience with injection molding or similar manufacturing processes strongly preferred.
- Background supporting new product launches, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, or similar automotive quality systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
- Experience improving manufacturing processes through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Familiarity with automation, robotics, production equipment, and process optimization.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management abilities.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
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