Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects from concept through implementation, managing timelines, budgets, resources, and risks to achieve operational goals.
• Optimize PTFE compounding, extrusion, and related manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance.
• Analyze manufacturing data, identify trends, and use insights to drive process stability, reduce waste, and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot production challenges, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and HSE teams to execute cross-functional process improvement initiatives.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce scrap and downtime.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, automation solutions, and process innovations that enhance manufacturing performance and support future growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Materials, or related discipline).
• 5-8 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience in a production environment.
• Proven project management experience leading process improvement, capital, automation, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong manufacturing background with hands-on experience optimizing production processes, equipment, and workflows.
• Highly data-driven with demonstrated experience using KPIs, SPC, DOE, process capability studies, and analytical problem-solving tools to make decisions.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, PFMEA, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive results across multiple departments.

Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Schedule

On-Site at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Findlay, OH.

Pay

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.