Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & Six Sigma

Wolverine Advanced Materials

Blacksburg (VA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials in Blacksburg, VA, is seeking a Process Engineer to provide technical guidance on shop floor methods, maintain process documentation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with design and process development teams to establish robust processes, perform DOE and FMEA analyses, and support audits and quality systems. This on-site role offers growth in cost reduction, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSIE) with at least 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment providing direct process support.
Experience using risk management tools such as PFMEA and control plans.
Knowledge of metal stamping and rubber coating manufacturing is preferred.
Training and experience in practices such as 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, including word processing, spreadsheets, project management, statistical analysis, and CAD/CAM tools.
Values others’ ideas and demonstrates experience working effectively in a team environment.
Ability to work well with a diverse group of people.
Works well under pressure and manages multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Results‑oriented self‑starter with initiative.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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.