Lead Process Engineer

The Keystone Distinction Group; Bellefontaine (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Annual bonus

Relocation assistance

401K

Holidays and vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Keystone Distinction Group is seeking a Lead Process Engineer in Bellefontaine, OH to drive manufacturing improvements and process optimization. You will oversee KPI initiatives, collaborate with senior engineering and production leaders, and implement CI projects on the shop floor.

This hands-on role requires floor presence up to 50% of the day, with autonomy to spearhead upgrades and mentor junior engineers in a team-focused, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• At least five years of manufacturing engineering experience.
• Understanding of process controls, PFMEA preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and scrap reduction.
• Project management skills including timelines and budgets.
• Basic 2D and 3D modeling.
• Mechanical aptitude and strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate globally with sister sites to share best practices.
• Track KPIs and drive production improvements.
• Lead CI projects and manage budgets and timelines.
• Analyze capacity and perform biannual capacity reviews.
• Troubleshoot on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of the day.
• Assist new models team with startup prep and line modifications.
• Optimize layouts with CAD and design fixtures/gauges.

Skills

Process improvement

Project management

Data analysis

Manufacturing engineering

Excel proficiency

2D/3D CAD

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Lead Process Engineer

Bellefontaine, OH

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 Process Engineer 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
• 5. Strong data analysis skills
• 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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