Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer Job Description The Process Engineer analyzes and improves manufacturing processes to increase throughput, reduce cycle time, enhance first-pass yield, and support on-time delivery. This role focuses on optimizing production flow, refining standard work and process documentation, and leading structured continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with Production, Quality, and Engineering teams to drive measurable gains in productivity, cost, lead time, and product quality while supporting new product introductions and product transfers.

Responsibilities Analyze production processes, material flow, work-center layout, product routing, and labor utilization to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities. Lead projects that increase throughput, reduce cycle time, improve first-pass yield, minimize rework, and support reliable on-time delivery. Develop, refine, and maintain standard work, work instructions, and process documentation to ensure repeatability, consistency, and clear shop-floor execution.

Work closely with Production and Quality to investigate defects, process variation, and recurring issues using structured problem-solving methods. Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, test flow, assembly methods, tooling, fixtures, and process capability to ensure robust production processes. Apply data analysis, time studies, root cause analysis, Pareto analysis, process mapping, and visual management techniques to drive measurable improvements.

Support new product introduction and product transfers by validating production readiness, identifying risks, and recommending mitigation actions prior to release. Recommend and implement improvements to workstation layout, tooling, fixtures, test setups, material presentation, and production sequencing to streamline workflows. Track, quantify, and report improvement results, including productivity gains, cost reductions, yield improvements, lead-time reduction, and quality impact.

Train and coach production employees on updated processes, standard work, and continuous improvement practices to embed sustainable changes. Spend significant time on the production floor observing operations, supporting teams, and driving hands-on improvement activities. Essential Skills Experience in a manufacturing, process engineering, production engineering, or continuous improvement role. Strong understanding of production flow, manufacturing methods, process documentation, and shop-floor execution.

Comfort with analyzing production data, identifying trends, and translating findings into practical actions. Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action methods. Ability to work effectively with operators, technicians, engineers, quality staff, and cross-functional stakeholders. Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes and explain changes to diverse teams.

Willingness to spend substantial time on the production floor to observe processes and drive improvements. Experience with manufacturing process optimization and production flow analysis. Experience in continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with electronics manufacturing processes. Experience with process engineering tools and methodologies. Ability to work with or within an ERP system to support production and process improvement activities.

Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and methods. Experience with Kaizen or similar continuous improvement approaches. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in production, quality, and engineering. Ability to develop and refine standard work and work instructions.

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