Autonomous Lead Process Engineer - Onsite with Flexible Hours

Software Placement Group; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits available the first

Holidays and vacation

401(k) plan

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance available forqu

Job summary

Software Placement Group in Bellefontaine, OH is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement, adopt new technologies, and deliver operational excellence in an assigned area. This hands-on role partners with Engineering and Production managers, offering autonomy for meaningful upgrades while supporting a stable, team-oriented environment.

You will lead multiple CI projects, analyze KPIs, and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, enhancing line layouts and tooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing technologies or related field.
• Minimum five years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Understanding of process controls; PFMEA preferred.
• Experience driving CI initiatives like scrap and downtime reduction.
• Project management skills with budgets and timelines.
• 2D/3D modeling capabilities and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Strong Excel proficiency and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with sister sites to share best practices.
• Analyze and drive production KPIs and performance metrics.
• Lead multiple CI projects, managing budgets and timelines.
• Conduct biannual capability and capacity analyses for the area.
• Spend up to 50% on the shop floor handling engineering tasks.
• Support new model engineering, including startup prep and line changes.
• Improve line layouts using 2D/3D software for fixtures and gauges.
• Train associates on production, quality, and engineering procedures.
• Collaborate with quality teams to identify root causes and countermeasures.
• Take on additional engineering assignments as needed.

Skills

Project management

Manufacturing engineering

2D/3D modeling

Data analysis

Strong communication

MS Excel

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Power BI

Job description

Software Placement Group in Bellefontaine, OH is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to drive continuous improvement, adopt new technologies, and deliver operational excellence in an assigned area. This hands-on role partners with Engineering and Production managers, offering autonomy for meaningful upgrades while supporting a stable, team-oriented environment.

You will lead multiple CI projects, analyze KPIs, and spend significant time on the manufacturing floor, enhancing line layouts and tooling