Manufacturing Process Excellence Engineer

KLA Industries; Decorah (IA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

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Annual bonus

Résumé du poste

KLA Industries in Decorah, Iowa, seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to develop, sustain, and optimize production processes. The role emphasizes process stability, continuous improvement, safety, and end-to-end project support in partnership with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering and 4–7 years hands-on experience in manufacturing, with Lean/Six Sigma expertise and strong process documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related field) required.
• 4-7 years of hands-on manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Experience in lean manufacturing.
• Experience with capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of process capability, cycle time analysis, scrap reduction, and efficiency metrics
• Proven experience developing and maintaining detailed work instructions, standard work, and process documentation
• Ability to travel up to 15% to support the needs of the business.

Responsabilités

• Support daily manufacturing operations by monitoring process performance and responding to process issues.
• Develop, document, and maintain work instructions, process flows, routings, and standard work.
• Analyze production data (scrap, rework, cycle time, downtime) to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Implement process changes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Support new product or process introductions by assisting with process setup, trials, and documentation.
• Drive and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, and related methodologies.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts and implement corrective and preventive actions to address process issues.
• Proactively identify and eliminate waste, reduce scrap, minimize labor inefficiencies, and lower material costs.
• Champion kaizen events and consistently monitor improvement metrics and results.
• Sustain process improvements by updating documentation and conducting operator training sessions.
• Lead capital project initiatives by overseeing all phases, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and startup, to enhance operational capabilities and support business objectives.
• Develop and support capital requests by preparing ROI analyses and technical specifications that align with organizational goals and cost reduction strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with vendors, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure seamless equipment installation and successful commissioning.
• Support process validation, capability studies, and acceptance testing for new or modified equipment to ensure compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintain and update documentation, standard work, and process instructions to reflect changes following capital project implementation, ensuring sustained improvements and knowledge transfer.
• Proactively support manufacturing processes by ensuring alignment with internal quality systems and customer requirements, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Take initiative in assisting with non-conformance investigations and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of product quality and compliance.
• Integrate safety, ergonomics, and risk mitigation strategies into process design and improvement efforts, fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
• Actively support internal audits and documentation reviews, contributing to sustained compliance and process reliability.
• Champion a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the shop floor to consistently achieve business objectives.

Connaissances

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional communication

Problem solving

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Description du poste

KLA Industries in Decorah, Iowa, seeks a Manufacturing/Process Engineer to develop, sustain, and optimize production processes. The role emphasizes process stability, continuous improvement, safety, and end-to-end project support in partnership with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering and 4–7 years hands-on experience in manufacturing, with Lean/Six Sigma expertise and strong process documentation skills.