Process Engineer

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.

We are currently looking for a Process Engineer to be based out of the Pueblo, CO manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Plant Manager, this person will be responsible for analyzing equipment, processes and materials to help move our organization towards operational excellence. This individual will interface with other areas of the organization to drive continuous improvements and standardization in the manufacturing process across the Corrosion Resistant Conduit facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a 0 - 2 years of proven experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment - preferably in a continuous improvement manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

• Maximize the OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) of the winding and elbow bending processes.
• Utilize knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, and product design, materials, and parts to successfully deliver on new projects and improvement initiatives.
• Conduct data analysis of scrap, downtime, line rates, and material usage. Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process-related issues.
• Develop safety, quality, delivery, cost, and innovation improvements based on data-driven processes and system methodologies.
• Work with maintenance and production teams to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance. Ensure all processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Prepare charts and reports to assist data-driven decisions to improve results.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through materials, product, and process improvements. Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Provide value stream management and technical expertise and support related to manufacturing and install and troubleshoot manufacturing equipment.
• Review, document, and communicate technical process details into simple and understandable standards.
• Share best practices to help build a centralized knowledge base, including updating manufacturing processes and procedures upon achieving significant improvements.
• Work with all the following tools and technologies:
  AutoCAD, Solid Works, Lean Manufacturing Principles, Minitab, 5S, SQDC, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), Equipment Troubleshooting, Takt Time, Cycle Time.

Drive continuous improvement of equipment performance metrics, including uptime, efficiency, and reliability

Reduce changeover times through application of SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) principles

Conduct structured root cause analysis using Lean tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and Pareto analysis

Optimize facility and workflow layouts using Lean principles to minimize motion and transportation waste

Balance workloads across operations to improve throughput, efficiency, and resource utilization

• Complete other duties as assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Must have 0 - 2 years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment position, or closely related occupation.
• Must have 0 - 2 years of experience with all the following:
• Conducting continuous improvement projects such as Scrap Reduction, Downtime Reduction and Cycle Time Reduction.
• Developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and controls systems.
• Assist in the development of new lines and product integrations.
• Developing and testing prototype inspection systems.
• Completing maintenance activities…