Manufacturing Process Engineer

About the Role

Staff Manufacturing Process Engineer responsible for setting standards of process evaluation, establishing the strategic direction of factory and process roadmaps, driving implementation of new technologies, and defining metrics of success for Manufacturing Engineering. The role mentors production engineering teams and covers the end‑to‑end production process, alignment of global facilities, and interaction of the factory with external departments.

• Process Development
  • Set strategic direction for process evolution
  • Advise on design, implementation, and measurement of manufacturing processes
  • Prioritize process flexibility to accommodate rapid and diverse product turnover
• Continuous Improvement
  • Establish standards for calculating key production metrics such as cycle time and yield, ensuring consistency across partners and satellite facilities
  • Monitor global factory performance targets, control limits, and excursions to provide trend analysis
  • Lead initiatives to implement process improvements
  • Identify global process bottlenecks and take action to alleviate them
• Factory Support
  • Root cause and resolve factory interruptions
  • Monitor global sites for trends and proactively expand solutions across plants
  • Work with factory leadership to establish documented standards for tools and equipment
  • Document, escalate, and resolve issues reported by the factory team
  • Maintain and improve the support management system (JIRA)
• New Product Introduction
  • Work with NPI Engineers to ensure factory readiness for new products
  • Establish DFM and PFMEA best practices for design teams
  • Assess new technology, customer, and product requirements
  • Ensure factory readiness for changes
  • Provide technical expertise for Manufacturing Engineering on next‑generation products
• Factory Automation
  • Identify opportunities for automation within current and future factory processes
  • Drive implementation of automation solutions by setting requirements and validating design directions
  • Establish methods and standards for programming and training of automated solutions
  • Prepare new products for automation
• Technical Mentorship
  • Mentor engineering teams on best practices
  • Work with leadership to establish internal metrics of success
  • Define criteria for assessing project value
  • Assist in determining whether projects are worth pursuing
  • Guide engineers in defining project justifications

• Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience
• OR Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
• Experience with factory simulation software;
  Flex Sim preferred
• Experience with assembly automation technologies
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards
• Experience and passion for Continuous Improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Capability to apply technical expertise in varied scenarios
• Problem‑solving skills with emphasis on collaboration and flexibility
• Analytical skills, including ability to mine data to draw meaningful conclusions
• Familiarity with data analytics best practices and querying raw data sets
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences
• Ability to consolidate information from multiple sources into a plan for the organization
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Base salary expected between $93,000 and $136,400 annually. Final base salary determined by experience, skills, education, and certifications.

• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible educational programs
• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Employee wellness resources and mental health support
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.