Process Engineer
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Job Location:
Hickory, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Founded in 1990 Utility Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of hot-line tools and products for the electrical power industry. Our success is based on working as a team to deliver high-quality products and unsurpassed customer service. We believe that each team member contributes directly to our growth and success as a company. Come grow with us!
We are seeking aProcess Engineer to join our team in Hickory NC!
The Process Engineer is responsible for leading the design implementation and continuous optimization of manufacturing systems across the organization. Acting as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) this role bridges engineering strategy with floor-level execution to ensure production meets safety quality delivery and cost objectives. This position requires a highly hands-on proactive engineering leader who spends significant time on the production floor working directly with operators to troubleshoot real-time issues while also driving long-term capital projects and strategic efficiency initiatives. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with CNC operations and internal manufacturing teams to support the supply chain and ensure scalable repeatable production processes.
Job Responsibilities:
Process Design & Optimization
Design develop and implement innovative manufacturing methods to improve production flow cycle times throughput and capacity
Conduct time studies and capacity analyses to support data-driven decisions
Lead process improvement initiatives including tooling and fixture design
Provide hands-on equipment support and troubleshooting
Update and maintain SOPs to reflect best practices and process changes
Lead 5S and workplace organization initiatives
Improve changeover processes and reduce non-value-added activities
Support product quality control quality assurance and internal audits
Implement poka-yoke and lean manufacturing principles
Technical Leadership & Mentorship
Serve as a technical leader and Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing processes
Provide coaching oversight and development for other engineers
Collaborate cross-functionally with production quality maintenance and engineering teams
Advanced Troubleshooting
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies including true root cause analysis and 5 Whys with Preventive Actions (PA) Corrective Actions (CA) and Opportunities for Improvement (OFI)
Continuous Improvement
Champion Lean and Six Sigma initiatives such as Kaizen events Value Stream Mapping and waste reduction projects
Drive improvements in yield scrap reduction and overall equipment effectiveness
New Product Introduction (NPI)
Support the industrialization of new products from prototype and R&D stages into full-scale manufacturing
Ensure processes are scalable repeatable and production-ready
Partner with CNC and internal manufacturing teams to ensure part availability and manufacturability
Required Qualifications:
8 years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Electrical Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering
- Strong safety orientation. Perform all tasks safely and responsibly.
Expertise in CAD/SolidWorks for equipment tooling and layout design
Experience with 3D modeling and 3D printing
Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement and capital projects
Proven problem-solving analytical and communication skills
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt is a plus
- Electronics and controls troubleshooting experience is a plus
Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on equipment experience
Ability to work effectively on the production floor and with cross-functional teams
Willing to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Work Environment:
Approximately 25% office-based work and 75% time spent on active production lines
Up to 10% travel may be required for multi-site projects or vendor coordination
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Distributed Control Systems
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Improvement
- Minitab
- Root cause Analysis
- Process Engineering
- cGMP
- Kaizen
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Manufacturing
About Company
Founded in 1990, Utility Solutions is a designer and manufacturer of hot-line tools and products for the electrical power industry. Our success is based on wo...
