Process Engineer
Location: Prichard WV
Department: Engineering FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Position Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for assigned manufacturing processes driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and SMED initiatives. This role partners with production maintenance quality and customers to improve efficiency reduce waste and downtime support product launches and ensure compliance with quality safety and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Support daily manufacturing operations by identifying and eliminating process inefficiencies and recurring downtime.
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Lead process optimization workflow development layout improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
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Manage capital and non-capital projects including cost timeline training and performance tracking.
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Develop and implement tooling Poka-Yoke methods and standardized processes.
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Support product launches and engineering changes in compliance with APQP PPAP and IATF 16949.
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Maintain controlled documentation PFMEAs Control Plans and process KPIs (scrap efficiency downtime).
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Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Production Maintenance Logistics and HSE teams.
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Ensure processes meet quality safety environmental and customer-specific requirements.
Qualifications
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Bachelors degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
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Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
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Automotive industry experience required.
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Experience with Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and SMED.
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3D CAD PLC product launch and soldering experience a plus.
Work Environment
Process Engineer Location: Prichard WV Department: Engineering FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Engineering Manager Position Summary The Process Engineer is responsible for assigned manufacturing processes driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and SMED initiatives. This role part...
Process Engineer
Location: Prichard WV
Department: Engineering FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Position Summary
The Process Engineer is responsible for assigned manufacturing processes driving continuous improvement through Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and SMED initiatives. This role partners with production maintenance quality and customers to improve efficiency reduce waste and downtime support product launches and ensure compliance with quality safety and customer requirements.
Key Responsibilities
-
Support daily manufacturing operations by identifying and eliminating process inefficiencies and recurring downtime.
-
Lead process optimization workflow development layout improvements and waste reduction initiatives.
-
Manage capital and non-capital projects including cost timeline training and performance tracking.
-
Develop and implement tooling Poka-Yoke methods and standardized processes.
-
Support product launches and engineering changes in compliance with APQP PPAP and IATF 16949.
-
Maintain controlled documentation PFMEAs Control Plans and process KPIs (scrap efficiency downtime).
-
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Production Maintenance Logistics and HSE teams.
-
Ensure processes meet quality safety environmental and customer-specific requirements.
Qualifications
-
Bachelors degree in a technical field (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
-
Minimum 3 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
-
Automotive industry experience required.
-
Experience with Lean Manufacturing Kaizen and SMED.
-
3D CAD PLC product launch and soldering experience a plus.
Work Environment
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