Manufacturing/Process Engineer

JR0000031116 - Harrison, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Harrison, OH

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Manufacturing/Process Engineer is responsible for implementing process and product changes to enhance plant sustainability, efficiency, cost reduction, and product quality. This role involves identifying opportunities for improvement, designing equipment and workflows, and supporting production operations to troubleshoot issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for product and process improvements and facilitate the work needed to implement.
• Develop, design, and plan equipment, layouts, workflow, and safety precautions to maximize utilization of the plant.
• Create and maintain factory drawings and layouts.
• Evaluate worker productivity and recommend improvements to increase manpower efficiency, operating performance, and reduction of waste.
• Design/document production processes including work instructions, plant/process flow, and quality updates.
• Assist in facility maintenance, coordinating vendors, and opportunities for improvements.
• Support production daily to troubleshoot problems with products and systems on the floor.
• Design and/or facilitate the design of assembly fixtures as needed.
• Identify and lead cost improvement initiatives.
• Act as the manufacturing representative for New Product Development projects.
• Create and maintain router including the use of time studies.
• Provide training to associates as needed regarding job functions and updates to process steps.
• Perform data analysis and provide charts and reports for Company Performance Review meetings.
• Participate in the Factory Safety Team.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline is required.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment working with process improvement.
• Knowledge of basic engineering principles, especially electrical and mechanical systems.
• Lean Manufacturing experience including elimination of waste and reduction of variation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access & MS Project.
• Proficient in CAD software.
• Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 and other related business standards.
• Experience with 8D methodology, PDCA, Control Plans, Risk Based thinking principles is desired.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to work with controls and electromechanical knowledge is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to understand complex business issues and provide effective technical solutions.
• Lean tool knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to build and lead teams, collaborating cross-functionally.