Process Engineer

Process Engineer - 1st shift (Quanta Manufacturing Nashville)

Quanta Nashville (QMN) is a leading solution provider in cloud computing and electronics manufacturing. The facility was established in 2003 in LaVergne, TN, and currently occupies nine facilities in the Antioch/LaVergne area with over 3000 employees. QMN continues to grow and innovate in data economics and market expansion.

Purpose of Position: The Process Engineer will be responsible for end‑to‑end processes related to CCBU operation, develop processes, identify equipment, implement process improvements, support new product introductions, and resolve production issues.

• Lead physical and systemic process improvement projects, including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing implementation, and DOE.
• Support process control and service/repair areas.
• Evaluate current processes and implement ongoing improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Validate and test process effectiveness using engineering techniques, design of experiments, data analysis, and statistical analysis.
• Provide leadership in quality and efficiency efforts with support teams.
• Develop proven flows and operator work instructions.
• Perform cost analysis and propose cost‑improvement ideas for production and service areas.
• Conduct time studies across all areas.
• Train personnel in processes, procedures, and instructions.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce scrap, improve productivity, and cut costs.
• Investigate and recommend solutions for product, manufacturing, or process issues.
• Utilize technology to streamline and automate processes.
• Plan, implement, set up, and monitor equipment for automation.
• Develop and program automation concepts with appropriate controllers and actuators.
• Create measures of process control.
• Implement preventive maintenance procedures.
• Document production processes.
• Identify process capabilities and limitations and recommend improvements.
• Quantify manufacturability and serviceability of new and existing products.
• Work with product development engineers during and after product introduction.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and service problems.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, manufacturing, industrial or related engineering field and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, AutoCAD or related software.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Team player able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Experience with small component electro/mechanical manufacturing is a plus.
• Occasional travel, possibly to Asia.
• Knowledge of work‑process development for electro‑mechanical assemblies is a plus.
• Knowledge of designing and implementing engineering experiments.
• Creative problem‑solving and strong communication.
• Self‑starter capable of working in a team environment.

• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self‑motivated and initiative‑driven.
• Flexibility to change direction quickly.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent planning, organization, and troubleshooting for automated equipment.
• Deliver on projects under tight deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal, tact, and diplomacy.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Maintain confidentiality.

• Lift up to 30 pounds.
• Good visual color perception.
• Stand, stoop and bend; walk and stand on cement floors for long periods.
• Operate pallet jack and/or forklift.
• Prolonged computer use up to 8 hours daily.
• Prolonged telephone use up to 8 hours daily.

• Hectic, fast‑paced; multi‑level distractions.
• Professional, yet casual work environment.
• Office and warehouse settings.