Lead Process Engineer

H. T. PROF Group; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Relocation assistance

401K plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to co-lead an engineering team in Bellefontaine, Ohio. You will oversee best practices, KPI improvements, and new technology deployment while reporting to an Engineering Leader.

You will spend significant time on the manufacturing floor (up to 50%) solving problems, mentoring junior engineers, and driving continuous improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of similar manufacturing engineering experience.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives (scrap reduction, efficiency gain).
• Basic 2D/3D modeling.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate globally with sister sites to share best practices.
• Track KPIs to drive production metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement projects (CI) with budgets and timelines.
• Analyze capacity and biannual capability analyses.
• Troubleshoot on the manufacturing floor on engineering tasks.
• Prepare for new model launches with tooling readiness and line changes.
• Optimize layouts and CAD for fixtures and gauges.
• Educate associates on standard procedures.
• Identify root causes and implement countermeasures for quality issues.
• Take on additional engineering assignments as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

CAD modeling

On-floor engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Excel

2D/3D CAD

Job description

Competitive base salary and benefits plus bonus potential!

Co-lead your department alongside a veteran team in a stable, innovation-driven culture offering true engineering autonomy, robust benefits, and rare manufacturing flexibility (45-hour weeks and customizable starts).

Strategic Operational Alliance: Co-lead your department with an experienced Engineering Manager and a top-tier Production Manager within a highly collaborative, team-oriented culture.

Unrivaled Flexibility: Achieve true professional harmony with a flexible morning arrival (6:00–8:00 AM), an average 45-hour week, and minimal weekend obligations—a rarity in production environments.

Driven by Improvement: Join a secure organization dedicated to process innovation, where you will have the autonomy to spearhead meaningful engineering upgrades.

Security & Comprehensive Rewards: Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a tenured executive team and an extensive benefits package tailored for long-term family support.

Manufacturer is seeking a Lead ProcessEngineer to work in their engineering team. The Lead Process Engineer will be responsible for overseeing an assigned area related to best practices, KPI improvements, plan execution and new technology industrialization. Daily you will report to an Engineering Leader. Responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate Globally: Partner with sister sites to support top manufacturing initiatives and share best practices.
• Track KPIs: Oversee, analyze, and drive production numbers and key performance indicators.
• Drive CI Projects: Spearhead continuous improvement by managing budgets, timelines, group CI, and 2–6 individual CI projects at any given time.
• Analyze Capacity: Perform biannual capability and capacity analyses for your designated area.
• Troubleshoot & Support: Spend up to 50% of your time on the manufacturing floor focused on engineering tasks and daily mechanical troubleshooting of equipment/processes.
• Prepare for New Models: Assist the new model engineering team with startup preparation, tooling readiness, and line modifications.
• Optimize Layouts & CAD: Improve line layouts and utilize 2D/3D software to conceptualize and design specialized fixtures and gauges.
• Train & Educate: Educate associates on standard production, quality, and engineering procedures.
• Solve Quality Issues: Bridge the gap between operations and quality to determine root causes and implement effective countermeasures.
• Flexible Support: Complete additional engineering assignments as required.

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of their day. Candidates should be able to manage their own projects while offering guidance to junior engineers, be flexible with their work requirements, and have good written and verbal communication. Individuals should have excellent floor communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with executives, peers and frontline associates.

Medical benefits are available the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Holidays, vacation, relocation assistance, 401K and annual bonus!

REQUIREMENTS for the Lead Process Engineer:

1. Bachelor's degree; preferred majors include mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technologies, industrial technologies or manufacturing technologies

2. At least five years of similar manufacturing engineering experience

3. A general understanding of process controls, ideally PFMEA

4. Experience focused on continuous improvement initiatives, including scrap reduction, efficiency improvement, elimination of downtime, etc.

5. Project management skills, including overseeing timelines and budgets

6. Basic 2D and 3D modeling

7. Mechanical aptitude

8. Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

1. Automotive manufacturing work experience

2. Capital equipment projects

3. Exposure to Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies

4. New model launch

6. Tooling

7. Power BI

8. Supervision of others

Why work for this organization:

New capital equipment projects have been completed at the plant
Diverse business mix (Honda, Toyota, Ford and other OEMs)
Supply truck, car, van and EV markets
Competitive benefits package and bonus structure
Opportunity for advancement at the plant or corporate level (you don't have to relocate to promote into corporate positions)

Good work/life balance, with minimal Saturdays (when you do work a Saturday, you will get a comp day!)

Candidates are preferred to be local to the Bellefontaine, Ohio area. There is a competitive relocation program available for candidates who meet all of the requirements.

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