The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for small project management, engineering, and process support for production, as measured by labor efficiencies, automation, scrap reduction and tooling controls. This person will champion the department’s activities in direct support of the continuing transformation to Lean Manufacturing by utilizing lean manufacturing tools with consistent application of a team-based approach.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.

• Solves problems confronting manufacturing performance, directly or indirectly. Identifying Root Cause, implementing corrective actions, sustaining improvements, and identifying support as required.

• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

• Must maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, not to be afraid to take risks, celebrate successes of others, and take responsibility for actions and the results of efforts.

• Coaches and mentor interns, new hire, and less tenured engineers.

• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

• Proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities throughout the company. 

• Develop and maintain work standards supporting company strategies to promote efficient staff and facility utilization including documentation of operational procedures, observations, meetings and required follow up.

• Identify and execute opportunities that will assist locations in meeting budgeted labor expectations by performing analytics, observations, verification of location characteristics, and coaching/mentoring.

• Analyze methods and operations, develops improvement plans, and recommends and/or implements changes.

• Confers with vendors to determine products specifications and arrange for purchases of equipment, tooling, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specification and quality standards.

• Participates in and supports the Company’s Six Sigma initiatives.

• Participates and leads Total Lean events to improve productivity and reduce waste.

• Work with management team to identify & lead continuous improvement projects utilizing lean & six sigma principles that drive operational excellence & improve profitability.

• Through execution of lean initiatives drive performance excellence and embrace the role of a change agent for the company. 

• Promote, educate, and instill a culture of waste identification and elimination throughout the manufacturing operation by utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts and the principles of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement).

• Must be willing to travel, work extended hours and weekends as required to perform the objectives of this function.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

• Bachelor’s Degree, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred. 

• Minimum of 5 years related experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in an engineering based lean, pull-type, reduced inventory products system. 

• Ideal candidate would be a “hands-on” person with shop floor experience. 

• Previous experience with Project Management, Automation integration, process development and improvement.

Technology/Equipment: Proficiency in the use of technology including thorough understanding of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

· $250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical.

· Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings.

· Clean and safe work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.