About the Role
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on safety, product quality, and efficiency while driving positive change in manufacturing processes? As a Process Engineer - Project Lead, you will spearhead initiatives that improve work environments, elevate product standards, and optimize processes, directly influencing the company's bottom line. This dynamic role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, purchasing, planning, and maintenance, to implement cutting-edge processes, equipment, and assembly systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Serve as the Project Leader for implementing new processes, equipment, and assembly systems.
2. Analyze equipment, operations, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
3. Evaluate vendor proposals and make strategic recommendations for equipment purchases.
4. Select and apply modern manufacturing processes to deliver products at a competitive cost.
5. Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize both current and new manufacturing processes.
6. Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
7. Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures to support manufacturing.
8. Coordinate projects and resolve daily troubleshooting challenges.
9. Develop process documentation, including visual work instructions.
10. Support production with process troubleshooting and deliver measurable cost reductions (scrap, rework, cycle time).
Required Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience:
1. Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering; OR 6+ years of equivalent experience with proven expertise in the field.
2. 2+ years managing capital projects involving new equipment and/or systems.
3. CAD experience (AutoCAD, Pro E, SolidWorks Creo) is required.
4. 2-4 years of project engineering experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
5. Strong knowledge of equipment, systems, and engineering principles applicable to the discipline.
6. Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, process mapping, capability studies, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Skills and Abilities:
1. Expertise in applying engineering principles to design and processes.
2. Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.
3. Ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams.
4. A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
5. Commitment to achieving world-class performance standards.
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