Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering matters related to planning, managing and maintaining production methods, finishing processes and equipment. You will collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as production, quality, purchasing, planning and maintenance. You will work on projects that result in a safer work environment, a higher quality product, a more efficient process, and a positive impact on the company's bottom line. Examine equipment, processes, operations, and procedures to identify improvement opportunities in areas of safety, quality, throughput, and costImplement changes and modify operation standardsEvaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchasesSelect & implement suitable manufacturing processes and apply modern organizational principles to make products at a competitive costIdentify & optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvementWork closely with production and maintenance to ensure equipment is operating in a like-new conditionPerform Time StudiesProcess Development — may include Visual Work InstructionsProduction support and process troubleshootingCost (scrap, rework, cycle time, etc.) reductionSpecify tools, jigs, and fixturesProject coordination and daily troubleshootingParticipate in Kaizen events Required Qualifications:BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or combined related experience required4-5 years of experience in manufacturing process improvement or industrial processesHands-on, production-floor manufacturing experience required — this is a floor-facing role, not a lab, policy, or purely analytical positionComfortable leading projects and managing multiple, competing priorities in a fast-moving continuous improvement environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and document complex process interactionsComputer literate, including Microsoft Office Preferred Qualifications (nice to have, not required):Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis — good to have, but not requiredProficiency in 3D modeling/CAD software (any platform — e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar) a plus