Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean CI & Heat Treat

Charter Manufacturing Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Charter Wire in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Process Engineer to partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Tool Design to optimize manufacturing processes and introduce new equipment. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality, yield, throughput and reliability.

You'll support a 24/7 operation with shift flexibility, travel up to 10%, and opportunities to lead CI initiatives as part of a collaborative team. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Three plus years’ experience in a manufacturing environment improving processes.
• Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and problem-solving techniques including Kaizen, 5S and 6σ.
• Basic 2D/3D CAD software skills.
• Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with strong analytical skills.
• Capacity to work in process improvement teams as a teacher, leader, and as a member.
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), PFMEA, process control plans, process flow diagrams, and part routings.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient with the basis features of Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to operations by spending time on the floor learning processes, troubleshooting, and leading and/or participating on multiple process improvement teams.
• Create excitement, positive energy, and recognition (be an advocate) inside and outside of the business regarding CI accomplishments including internal reporting.
• Investigate, evaluate, develop project estimates, financial proposals, and manage a variety of operational projects.
• Facilitate/Lead corrective and preventative action teams resulting from customer complaints, internal quality problems, and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering on new component process and equipment planning.
• Drive variation reductions utilizing Process Control methodology.
• Define and document Standard Operating Procedures, OI’s for new and modified processes.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and facilitation in the evolution of the CI culture while supporting teamwork values.
• Identify and work to remove barriers that slow or prevent successful attainment of process improvement project goals.
• Manage process data collection and analysis as part of project tracking and completion.
• Assist with establishing and tracking key operational metrics.
• Oversee development and maintenance of heat treat procedures and practices.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

6σ

CAD (2D/3D)

Statistical methods

SPC

PFMEA

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Process control

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

2D/3D CAD

Process Mapping software

Statistical software

Job description

Charter Wire in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Process Engineer to partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Tool Design to optimize manufacturing processes and introduce new equipment. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, quality, yield, throughput and reliability.

You'll support a 24/7 operation with shift flexibility, travel up to 10%, and opportunities to lead CI initiatives as part of a collaborative team. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3+ years' experience are required.