Lean Process Engineer for Manufacturing & Optimization

TotalEnergies Group; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Industries, Inc. is seeking a process/manufacturing engineer to evaluate and configure manufacturing systems, reduce costs, improve sustainability, and develop best practices in production processes.

The role includes process development, design, operation, and implementation in a factory setting. You will lead lean initiatives, document procedures, perform root cause analyses, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to create cost-effective production solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in process engineering and/or manufacturing engineering.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Experience in manufacturing is required.
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Creo.
• Be able to think analytically and have interpersonal skills.
• BS degree in Engineering preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all applicable environmental, health and safety rules and procedures and immediately report all dangerous situations, near-misses, and injuries.
• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of the production process.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeovers.
• Oversee that process documentation, including work instructions and acceptance criteria, is created and up to date.
• Lead problem solving activities, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans.
• Implement lean manufacturing techniques – SMED, single piece flow, 5S.
• Ensure projects are completed on time.
• Work with in-house product design teams to optimize the design for manufacturability.
• Work with equipment designers, in-house engineering, and manufacturing staff to develop a cost-effective and working production process.
• Collect, record, and transcribe data.
• Show results in reports.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

BS degree in Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Hutchinson Industries, Inc. is seeking a process/manufacturing engineer to evaluate and configure manufacturing systems, reduce costs, improve sustainability, and develop best practices in production processes.

The role includes process development, design, operation, and implementation in a factory setting. You will lead lean initiatives, document procedures, perform root cause analyses, and collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to create cost-effective production solutions.