Engineer Process Technician

A. B. Boyd Co.; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Boyd Corp is seeking an Engineering/Manufacturing Process Technician to support manufacturing workflows, drive continuous improvement, and troubleshoot issues across production lines in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The role emphasizes safety, lean practices, and collaboration between process engineering and operations teams.

You will develop methods, analyze labor standards, and contribute to cost and scrap analyses while coordinating quality objectives to ensure reliable products.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field or equivalent level of coursework.
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Investigate process improvement activities related to efficiency gains and defect reductions.
• Respond to engineering support requests at manufacturing work centers.
• Gather information for equipment maintenance, history, capacity and improvement.
• Develop and evaluate manufacturing methods, labor standards, and cost/scrap analyses.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and participate in Kaizen events to sustain gains.
• Coordinate quality control objectives to resolve production issues and minimize costs.
• Drive Kaizen initiatives with teams to identify, implement, track and report improvements.
• Review production schedules and specifications to learn manufacturing methods and processes.
• Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors related to process or product design objectives.

Skills

CAD

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

Communication

Data analysis

Time management

Manufacturing processes

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job DescriptionPosition: Engineering/Manufacturing Process TechnicianJob SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesInvestigate process improvement activities related to efficiency gains and defect reductions.Respond to all requests for engineering support at all manufacturing work centers as neededGather 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 QualificationsAssociate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field or equivalent level of courseworkSelf-motivated and driven individual who takes ownership in the areas of responsibilityKnowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques as well as CAD and Blueprint readingProficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and use of a PC.Preferred Skills and ExperienceStrong attention to detail with a focus on quality at all times.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Good analytical and decision-making skillsStrong 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 environmentAbility 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 handlingPrevious manufacturing experiencePhysical RequirementsStanding and walking for long shiftsAbility to lift loads up to 25 lbs.Ability to reach overhead and forward when troubleshooting equipmentCompany OverviewBoyd 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.Additional InformationThis 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, MichiganAll Job Posting LocationsGrand RapidsRemote TypeOn-SiteEEO StatementBoyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.