Process Engineer

Kimball International - Santa Claus, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Santa Claus, IN

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The role involves providing technical expertise and guidance to enhance operational performance within a manufacturing environment. The position focuses on managing plant layout, operational costs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing principles and effective communication across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant layout and flow.
• Determine/manage operational costs on the shop floor.
• Assist in determining labor costs for products.
• Play an active role in the pilot run process for all new product introductions and/or enhancements.
• Proactively communicate across the organization about business issues and opportunities.
• Familiarize with all manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, upholstery, etc.).
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles effectively.
• Participate in kaizen program activities for the Process Team and assist the Product Team during Program implementation.
• Gather and verify Sequence of Events (SOE) times.
• Perform time studies and factor in 100% productivity.
• Identify non-value added tasks in processes and develop solutions to eliminate them.
• Assist in the physical movement of small plant assets during a kaizen program including machines, equipment, inventory, racks, and small tools.
• Work with Operation Method Sheets (OMS) when necessary.
• Act as data input owner for process, work content, BOM, TQC.
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests for SOE process, procedure, and time-related items.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of continuous improvement activities.
• Support Production and Engineering ideas by sharing information and upgrading existing machines, facilities, and support systems.
• Monitor all requests for new or realigned processes to ensure continuity and cost feasibility while adhering to Lean Principles and Methodology.
• Perform justification on proposed new assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Industrial Engineering (BSIE) preferred.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and team-oriented mindset.
• Customer-centric approach with a strong drive for success.
• High degree of integrity and ability to maintain humor in the workplace.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships, flexible and open to change.
• Tactful, assertive, and positive attitude with patience and honesty.
• Effective communication skills, good listener, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to adapt to and manage change, good relationship builder, and ability to motivate effectively.
• Results-focused with an understanding of how to influence results and meet deadlines.
• Environmentally conscious with technical skills to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines.