Process Engineer

The Gund Company | St. Louis, MO

This position is based on-site at our St. Louis, MO facility. Candidates must reside in the Greater St. Louis area

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a real impact on manufacturing operations? Are you excited by opportunities to work hands-on with production teams, lead improvement projects, and develop your technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment?

If so, The Gund Company wants to hear from you.

At The Gund Company, we're more than a manufacturer of engineered electrical insulation materials. We're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and continuous learners who work together to support our customers and each other.

Our culture is guided by a simple philosophy:

As a Process Engineer I, you'll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, improving processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on manufacturing experience while working alongside experienced engineering and operations leaders.

As a Process Engineer I, you'll learn the business from the production floor up while contributing to high-impact projects that improve operational performance.

• Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste, increasing throughput, and lowering production costs.
• Assist with engineering master updates, work order improvements, and process standardization activities.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support decision-making.
• Participate in troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve manufacturing issues.

• Support and participate in Kaizen events and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Utilize structured problem-solving tools such as:
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • A3 Problem Solving
  • Root Cause Analysis
• Collaborate with operations teams to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Assist in corrective action activities and continuous improvement projects.

• Lead and support facility improvement projects that drive measurable operational savings.
• Develop project plans and lead A3 improvement projects.
• Assist in developing capital equipment proposals and implementation plans.
• Manage project documentation, timelines, and execution activities.
• Support equipment installations, process changes, and manufacturing improvements.

• Create and maintain:
  • Work Instructions
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Visual Work Standards
  • Engineering Documentation
  • Training Materials
• Develop CAD drawings and tooling designs using Solid Works or similar software.
• Create technical reports and "white papers" evaluating new materials, processes, and equipment capabilities.
• Design and execute test plans and production trials to evaluate process and material improvements.

• Support compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Participate in risk assessments and corrective action programs.
• Promote a culture focused on workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Partner with production teams to implement safe and effective manufacturing practices.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Work directly with production, engineering, and plant leadership teams
• Ga…