Engineer Process Technician

Boyd; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyd in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an Engineering/Manufacturing Process Technician to support manufacturing workflows through continuous improvement, issue troubleshooting, and close collaboration with the process engineering team and operations.

This role emphasizes lean manufacturing, Kaizen initiatives, data gathering for equipment maintenance and process optimization, and developing efficient methods and labor standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (AS/BS) or equivalent coursework.
• Proactive, self-motivated with ownership.
• Familiar with CAD and blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Investigate process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce defects.
• Provide engineering support across manufacturing work centers as needed.
• Collect data for equipment maintenance, capacity analysis, and process improvements.
• Develop methods, labor standards, and cost/scrap analyses to optimize utilization.
• Support lean manufacturing and Kaizen events to sustain gains.
• Coordinate quality objectives to resolve production issues and improve product reliability.
• Review schedules and specs to understand manufacturing methods.
• Evaluate technical specs and economic factors for design objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

CAD

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Education

Engineering degree (AS/BS) or equivalent coursework

Job description

Job Description

Position: Engineering/Manufacturing Process Technician

Job Summary

The Process Technician is a member of Boyd’s process engineering team that focuses on safety and optimizing manufacturing workflows. The primary responsibility of this position is to support manufacturing workflows through continuous improvement activities, issue troubleshooting and resolution, and facilitating communication between the process engineering team and the operations teams.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Investigate process improvement activities related to efficiency gains and defect reductions.
• Respond to all requests for engineering support at all manufacturing work centers as needed
• Gather information for equipment maintenance, equipment history, capacity analysis, and process improvement.
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost/scrap analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives by participating in events, assisting wherever possible, and following up to ensure that gains are maintained.
• Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production issues, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Drive Kaizen initiatives by working with teams to identify, implement, track, and report.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field or equivalent level of coursework
• Self-motivated and driven individual who takes ownership in the areas of responsibility
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques as well as CAD and Blueprint reading
• Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and use of a PC.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality at all times.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to prioritize and work in a multi-tasked environment
• Ability to work under time constraints with changing priorities under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to follow directions and work in a team environment.
• Knowledge of common techniques for material handling
• Previous manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for long shifts
• Ability to lift loads up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to reach overhead and forward when troubleshooting equipment

Company Overview

Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.

This document is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for performing this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Boyd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan

All Job Posting Locations

Grand Rapids

Remote Type

On‑Site

EEO Statement

Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.