Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer to own, standardize, and continuously improve end-to-end manufacturing processes with equal emphasis on process capability, quality performance, and operational execution. This role blends the core responsibilities of Quality and Operations to drive cross-functional alignment and promote our goal of efficiently producing safe, quality machines for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Process Ownership & Standardization

• Own and maintain manufacturing processes for assembly and fabrication operations, from incoming material through final inspection.
• Develop, implement, and sustain standard work, SOPs, routings, and manufacturing documentation to ensure repeatable, high-quality execution.
• Define process parameters, controls, and acceptance criteria to ensure consistent output that meets design and customer requirements.

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering Support

• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to support process design, line layout, material flow, and workstation optimization.
• Support time studies, capacity analysis, line balancing, and workflow improvements to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Participate in tooling, fixture, and equipment definition to ensure robust and error-resistant processes.

Quality Engineering & Process Control

• Lead and support PFMEA development, control plans, and process risk assessments.
• Drive root cause analysis (RCCA, 5-Why, Fishbone) for internal defects, nonconformances, and customer issues.
• Own and execute corrective and preventive actions (ICAR/SCAR) and verify effectiveness of implemented solutions.
• Support inspection strategies including incoming, in-process, first article, and final inspection.

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Change Management

• Support NPI activities by ensuring manufacturing processes are capable, documented, and validated prior to launch.
• Partner with Product Engineering to drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Support pilot builds, process validation, and transition to full-rate production.

Continuous Improvement & Lean Manufacturing

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing tools (Kaizen, 5S/6S, value stream mapping).
• Use data-driven analysis to improve key metrics including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory.
• Monitor process performance and implement countermeasures to sustain gains.

Audits, Compliance & Metrics

• Support internal and external audits (e.g., ISO 9001) and ensure processes align with quality system requirements.
• Develop and maintain process and quality metrics to support operational decision-making.

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in manufacturing, process, or quality engineering within heavy equipment, automotive, or similarly complex manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience across both process execution and quality control, including:
• Assembly and/or fabrication processes
• Process documentation and standard work
• Root cause analysis and corrective action
• Continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical) or a related field

Technical Skills:

• Process documentation (SOPs, routings, BOMs, control plans)
• PFMEA, RCCA, and structured problem-solving methods
• Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement techniques
• ERP/MRP systems
• Data analysis using Excel and similar tools (Power BI a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, shop-floor-based role
• Ability to work independently while driving alignment across teams
• Detail-oriented with a systems-level understanding of manufacturing processes

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and support shop-floor activities
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required

Travel:

• 20% typical, up to 50% at peak

Preferred Background:

• Experience at established industrial or OEM manufacturing organizations (e.g., heavy equipment, automotive, or tier suppliers)
• Exposure to ISO 9001, internal auditing, or formal quality…