Process Engineer

The Process Engineer role supports the development and control of processes for new and existing products, with a focus on improving safety, machine efficiency, quality, and cost outcomes. The position is based onsite in Clinton, TN and includes leading process improvement initiatives such as scrap reduction, capability studies, and corrective actions.

Location and Compensation

• Location: Clinton, TN (onsite)
• Salary: USD 80,000 - 100,000 per year

Role Summary

Perform technical duties to control and develop processes for new and existing products. Optimize safety, machine efficiency, quality, and cost savings, while leading and supporting process improvement activities including scrap reduction, capability studies, and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Use key metrics to identify and reduce key sources of scrap.
• Review results from laminated production products and maintain/optimize process setups.
• Create capability studies and evaluate data-driven VA/VE activities.
• Lead VA/VE activities through ECR/ECO processes.
• Partner with the Launch group to review products held on Gateway and determine the logical direction before release.
• Address process quality issues by determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Create and modify operating procedures as needed.
• Monitor engineering aspects of the manufacturing process to continuously improve process capability and productivity.
• Communicate with internal and external resources.
• Work with the Quality Department and Operations to resolve internal and external customer rejections and raw material issues.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and procedures are followed.
• Update and create Work Instructions as necessary to support efficiency improvements.
• Perform other related duties as required or as needed.

Requirements

• Education: B.Sc. in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Textile, or other related field)
• Experience: 0-4 years; manufacturing field experience is a plus
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in groups with self-motivation
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of statistics and Statistical Process Control
• Experience with statistical analysis programs (Minitab, JMP) is a plus

Technologies

• Minitab
• JMP

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) and EyeMed
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive wage structure reflective of current market trends

Safety and ISO Compliance Expectations

Employees are expected to comply with all safety regulations, identify and report hazards, attend safety training, report incidents promptly, use required PPE, and participate in continuous safety improvements and emergency preparedness activities, in line with ISO standards.