Defect-Free Process Engineer Technician | Lean Operations

Kimball International; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International in Santa Claus, IN is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to optimize manufacturing workflows, apply lean principles, and deliver processes that produce defect-free products on time. The role emphasizes safety, ergonomics, and cross-functional collaboration across design and production teams.

You will contribute to line design, tooling, and work instructions, driving continuous improvement and cycle time reductions while maintaining product quality and value for

Qualifications

• Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and DFA/DFM concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support development of line designs, work stations and operational definitions.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to ensure safe and ergonomic workflow.
• Identify cycle times, TAKT, and throughput improvements.
• Create work instructions and OMS for manufacturing processes.
• Plan fixtures and tools with mistake-proofing considerations.

Skills

Teamwork

Results driven

Customer focus

Integrity

Adaptability

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kimball International in Santa Claus, IN is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to optimize manufacturing workflows, apply lean principles, and deliver processes that produce defect-free products on time. The role emphasizes safety, ergonomics, and cross-functional collaboration across design and production teams.

You will contribute to line design, tooling, and work instructions, driving continuous improvement and cycle time reductions while maintaining product quality and value for