Process Engineer

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* Medical, dental, and life insurance

* Company-paid short- and long-term disability

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* Vision and legal benefits

* Gym discounts and wellness clinics

* Tuition reimbursement-for you and your dependents

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* Clear paths to promotion and internal mobility

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* Development programs to support your goals

Time for what matters

* Paid vacation and holidays in your first year

* A culture that respects work-life balance

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Process Engineer - Manufacturing Improvement

JOB SUMMARY

The Process Engineer - Manufacturing Improvement works closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Operations teams to improve plant performance through stronger process control, structured problem solving, standard work, and Lean manufacturing practices. This role serves as a hands-on partner to production teams, spending significant time on the manufacturing floor identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety, efficiency, yield, and cost performance.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical and analytical capabilities with a practical, team-oriented approach to problem solving. This individual will drive sustainable process improvements by working directly with operators, supervisors, and cross-functional stakeholders to eliminate waste, reduce variation, and strengthen operational discipline.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Improvement & Problem Solving

* Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Maintenance, Continuous Improvement, and Operations leadership to identify, prioritize, and resolve process-related issues impacting quality, cost, efficiency, yield, downtime, and customer satisfaction.

* Analyze production data, scrap, yield loss, downtime, defects, rework, customer claims, and process variation to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

* Lead structured problem-solving activities using tools such as Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone Diagrams, Pareto Analysis, A3 Thinking, and corrective action processes.

* Support process validations, manufacturing trials, new material evaluations, alternate supplier qualifications, and process changes.

Manufacturing Floor Engagement

* Spend significant time on the production floor observing processes, engaging operators and supervisors, identifying abnormalities, and driving issue resolution at the source.

* Partner with operations teams to improve process discipline, reduce variation, and ensure adherence to established standard work.

* Train and coach operators, leads, and supervisors on problem-solving methodologies, standard work, visual management, and process control fundamentals.

Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

* Support Lean manufacturing initiatives including 5S, visual management, waste reduction, standard work, layered audits, and daily accountability processes.

* Develop and implement visual controls that improve visibility of process performance, abnormalities, quality concerns, and operational gaps.

* Identify opportunities to improve workflow, material movement, equipment utilization, and overall manufacturing efficiency.

* Support cost reduction efforts through scrap reduction, downtime reduction, labor efficiency improvements, and elimination of recurring process failures.

Process Standardization & Quality Improvement

* Develop, document, and improve standard operating procedures and standard work for manufacturing processes including startup, shutdown, changeover, setup, inspection, cleaning, and defect response activities.

* Support quality improvement initiatives by strengthening in-process inspections, operator quality checks, defect prevention methods, and Quality at the Source practices.

* Partner with Maintenance to identify equipment-related process variation and improve reliability, preventative maintenance effectiveness, and uptime.

Performance Monitoring & Project Execution

* Establish project baselines, performance metrics, action plans, timelines, and sustainment measures.

* Track and report progress on improvement initiatives, including operational and financial impacts.

* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, teamwork, and employee engagement across manufacturing operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Strong manufacturing process improvement and…