Process Engineer III - Paint Manufacturing

Apogee Architectural Metals

The Process Engineer III serves as a senior technical expert for assigned manufacturing technologies. This role leads complex process improvements, mentors engineers, and supports broader operational and capital initiatives.

• Serve as SME for assigned Painting Processes
• Lead research on new products, processes and methods for Paint processes
• Lead the development and implementation of process advancement initiatives Paint processes

• Monitor and analyze operational and process data to identify improvements
• Implement and utilize process monitoring systems to improve consistency of painting processes

• Lead complex technical problem-solving initiatives using structured methods

• Lead large scale, multi-faceted capital projects using good project management practices
• Lead new product introductions and process changes

• Partner with site leadership to align technical improvements to business needs
• Mentor junior process engineers in process and project leadership

• Deep technical expertise in manufacturing processes
• Advanced analytical and structured problem-solving capability
• Ability to influence operational decisions using data and process knowledge
• Advanced project management skills using scope, justification, budget and scheduling tools
• Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to mentor junior process engineers

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
  • Project management (PMP or PMO) certificate preferred
• Experience
  • 5-8 years of process engineering experience
  • Minimum of 5-years of experience with liquid paint application processes
  • 3+ years of project management experience
  • Demonstrated structured problem solving

• Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment.
• Extended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.
• Regional day travel is expected with this role.
• Overnight travel requirements will be variable based on projects and business activities, expected up to 10%
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

• Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
• Incentive Plans
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
• Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.