Process Engineer

$80,080 - $114,400/Yr

Actalent - Elizabethtown, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Elizabethtown, KY

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Process Engineer will be responsible for determining operations to produce products and developing processes that meet safety, quality, cost, and efficiency requirements. This role involves evaluating and monitoring manufacturing processes, troubleshooting issues, and leading continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, implement, and monitor processes and operating systems for manufactured products.
• Assist, advise, troubleshoot, and expedite resolutions and implementations of corrective actions to facilitate cost reduction and control, work simplifications, safety, associate relations, budgetary conformance, or other department concerns.
• Research the purchase of equipment or upgrades to current equipment.
• Create, edit, and maintain necessary documentation to maintain various company and outside certifications.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency, output, safety, and quality of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as by collecting and interpreting/analyzing data from other technical and operating personnel.
• Assist in strategic planning, training, and development of all associates.
• Lead technical and operating personnel in a team environment to improve safety, efficiency, output, and quality of manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrate leadership values in all aspects of responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience in manufacturing engineering and process improvement.
• Experience in the automotive industry, specifically with tier 1 suppliers.
• Experience with Six Sigma, Lean manufacturing, PFMEA, PPAP, and APQP processes.
• Prior experience as a process engineer and a desire to continue in this role.
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.
• Moderate to advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of quality systems and TS/IATF standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in leading continuous improvement activities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong process, analytical, and project management skills.
• Ability to develop and present solid solutions to team members and management.
• Ability to work through and influence others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)