Lead Process Engineer – Lean Manufacturing & Optimization

TPI Composites; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading composites manufacturing company in Iowa is seeking a Process Engineering Supervisor to lead and mentor a team. Responsibilities include supervising engineers, guiding projects, and coordinating the launch of new products. A B.S. in engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience, especially in composite manufacturing, are required. Key skills include CAD/CAM proficiency, project management, and excellent communication skills. The role demands the ability to support plant performance, potentially working over 50 hours a week.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years related experience required, including wind blade composite or other composite experience.
• Quality-oriented and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with vendors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor process engineering team members.
• Lead cross-functional teams and projects to resolve complex issues.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products.

Skills

Kaizen techniques

Lean Manufacturing techniques

CAD/CAM proficiency

CNC machine programming

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Project Management

Problem analysis

Education

B.S. degree in related engineering discipline

Tools

Virtual Gibbs

ProE

Job description

A leading composites manufacturing company in Iowa is seeking a Process Engineering Supervisor to lead and mentor a team. Responsibilities include supervising engineers, guiding projects, and coordinating the launch of new products. A B.S. in engineering and 5-10 years of relevant experience, especially in composite manufacturing, are required. Key skills include CAD/CAM proficiency, project management, and excellent communication skills. The role demands the ability to support plant performance, potentially working over 50 hours a week.