Process Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and throughput.
• Analyze production flow, cycle times, downtime, scrap, rework, labor usage, and equipment utilization.
• Develop and implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve consistency, and increase output.
• Support production teams in troubleshooting process issues related to machining, assembly, finishing, inspection, material flow, and workflow.
• Partner with department leaders to improve daily production performance and remove bottlenecks.
• Aid in developing standard operating procedures, work instructions, visual aids, and process documentation.
• Support new product introductions and process changes from development through production launch.
• Review layouts, workstations, tooling, equipment, and material movement to improve flow and ergonomics.
• Lead or support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, root cause analysis, and corrective action initiatives.
• Identify and help eliminate non-value-added activities throughout manufacturing processes.
• Track improvement projects and report measurable results to leadership.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and safety standards.
• Work with supervisors and employees to create practical, sustainable solutions on the production floor.

Quality & Compliance Support

• Partner with Quality to investigate defects, process variation, rework, and customer return trends.
• Use data to identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Absorb documentation and traceability requirements as needed.
• Promote compliance with company safety standards, quality expectations, and operational procedures.

Equipment, Tooling & Production Layout

• Assist in evaluating equipment needs, tooling improvements, fixtures, and production layout changes.
• Work with Maintenance and Production to troubleshoot recurring equipment or process-related issues.
• Recommend improvements to machine utilization, workstation setup, material handling, and production flow.
• Support equipment installation, validation, and process readiness when new tools or machines are introduced.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect and analyze manufacturing data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities.
• Prepare reports related to productivity, process performance, downtime, scrap, rework, and improvement projects.
• Use production data to support staffing, capacity planning, labor standards, and operational decision-making.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership in a clear and practical manner.