Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and investigate process optimization.
• Build a capacity model by analyzing SAP data from production work centers, material numbers and drawing numbers.
• Lead and manage project deliverables.
• Review workplace safety and ergonomics for the facility.
• Collaborate with teams across various disciplines to implement methods and modifications to reduce production costs and increase production capacity.
• Collaborate with Business Insights, Sales and Costing on new business opportunities.
• Eliminate or minimize production defects and poor quality through process improvements.
• Perform GEMBA walks in each production area to identify gaps in the process.
• Perform the 8 types of waste (DOWNTIME) analysis.
• Define solutions to process issues and specify completion timelines such as hand tools, standard WIP, system transactions, etc.
• Develop and sustain manufacturing line layout.
• Analyze customer requirements to develop manufacturing processes within parameters such as lead time, head count, takt time, identifying bottlenecks, maximizing raw material usage and labor cost.
• Identify production capacity and machine capabilities for growth opportunities.
• Apply Lean tools such as 5S, Process Flow Map, Plan Do Check Act, Total Preventive Maintenance, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, and Value Stream Map.

• Be attentive to details and comfortable with incomplete information.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and willing to learn/participate in new projects.
• Have a sense of urgency and a positive attitude toward project deliverables and obstacles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Thorough understanding of ergonomics and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to understand manufacturing process flows and production methods.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and computer‑aided design (AutoCAD).
• Comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Able to access and navigate all areas in the facility and access all machinery.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering (required).
• Lean Green Six Sigma certification (required).
• Certificate in AutoCAD (desirable).

• Manufacturing plant environment with extreme temperature fluctuations.
• Dusty and noisy environment.
• Exposure to odors and fumes.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Group health insurance — Company paid.
• Term life insurance, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and critical care.
• 401(k) – Eligible day one of employment (contributions 1%–50% of salary with up to 4% company match quarterly based on safe harbor election).
• Holidays — 9 per year (eligible after 30 days of employment).
• Vacation time.
• Educational assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• On‑site clinic – Free medical visits.
• Safety and attendance incentives.
• Employee appreciation days.