Process Engineer

Essential Job Functions

• Optimize production processes to deliver cost savings, improve quality, and support new product introduction.
• Work with the Sales team to develop new products.
• Provide technical product support to the Sales team for customer concerns.
• Identify and prioritize process improvement opportunities throughout the manufacturing facility.
• Execute and achieve process improvement objectives on schedule in a team environment. Support business plan objectives to increase productivity, reduce scrap and excess usage, improve quality, and enhance safety.
• Use Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to analyze problems associated with technical issues and provide effective solutions.
• Complete ECNs and CARs as required to reflect needed changes in product process routings, customer complaints, or quality issues, in collaboration with quality and engineering teams.
• Lead equipment and process improvement projects utilizing sound project management techniques and see projects through to completion.
• Provide fact-driven root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain process training and certification documentation to ensure that operators clearly understand all position requirements.
• Lead efforts on Job Safety Analysis and Operator Job Descriptions for new or modified processes.
• Work with internal and external suppliers of materials, equipment, and services to execute projects, resolve problems, and improve processes.
• Select, design, and modify tooling, fixtures, and equipment as necessary to improve safety, quality, throughput, and productivity.

Education, Experience and Knowledge Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Science required; Mechanical and/or Chemical preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Process Engineering preferred; Wire & Cable industry experience preferred.
• Experience with extrusion machinery (CV and plastics) and related equipment/controls preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with the ability to work with data and generate reports.
• Lean / Greenbelt training and experience preferred.

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Primarily operates in a manufacturing/industrial environment with routine exposure to production equipment, moving mechanical parts, noise, and temperature fluctuations.
• Regularly required to be present on the production floor to observe processes, troubleshoot issues, and support operations.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

Competencies

• Building Trusting Relationships
• Facilitating Change
• Business Acumen
• Decision Making
• Driving for Results