Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & CI

Wolverine Advanced Materials LLC; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials LLC seeks a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations on-site in Blacksburg, VA. You will provide technical guidance on shop floor methods, maintain process documentation, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will collaborate with design and process teams to establish robust processes, apply DOE/SPC tools, and lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce variation and improve capability. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME/BSIE) with at least 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience using PFMEA and control plans.
• Knowledge of metal stamping and rubber coating manufacturing preferred.
• Training in TPM, FMEA, SPC, DOE, VSM, 5S, and Lean Six Sigma is strongly preferred.
• Shainin Red X and Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Proficient in PC-based software (word processing, spreadsheets, project management, statistical analysis, CAD/CAM).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide process input to design engineering, including tooling, fixtures, validation, and ensuring key characteristics and tolerances are defined.
• Collaborate with product and process development teams to establish robust manufacturing processes, including PFMEA, validation/verification, documentation (DHR/DMR), and final product release.
• Lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Six Sigma projects, Kaizen workshops, 5S, value stream mapping, and manufacturing optimization to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Develop, update, and maintain all manufacturing process documentation (e.g., process plans, routings, BOMs, SMPs, Work Instructions), ensuring compliance with engineering changes and quality system requirements.
• Apply advanced methodologies (DOE, FMEA, SPC, Cpk, Gage R&R) and structured problem-solving techniques to reduce variation, enhance process capability, and resolve production issues.
• Provide technical support and training to shop floor personnel, resolving production issues and driving improvements in manufacturing processes.
• Partner with suppliers and purchasing teams to interpret drawings, develop manufacturing documentation, resolve technical issues, and recommend equipment acquisitions to improve manufacturing capability.
• Identify and implement improvements in manufacturing methods to enhance product quality, schedule performance, and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards by supporting audits, corrective/preventive actions, process validations, and capacity analyses.
• Travel as required to support business needs.
• Perform additional duties as needed, such as print checking, fixture design, and process validation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME/BSIE)

Tools

PFMEA

Control plans

CAD/CAM tools

Job description

Wolverine Advanced Materials LLC seeks a Process Engineer to support manufacturing operations on-site in Blacksburg, VA. You will provide technical guidance on shop floor methods, maintain process documentation, and drive improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

You will collaborate with design and process teams to establish robust processes, apply DOE/SPC tools, and lead Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce variation and improve capability. Travel may be required.