Process and Improvement engineer

All-Clad Metalcrafters; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

All-Clad Metalcrafters in Canonsburg, PA seeks a Process Improvement Engineer to advance manufacturing excellence. You will support production, troubleshoot equipment, and lead Lean/Six Sigma projects to cut costs, reduce downtime, and improve quality across manual, robotic, and automated systems.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, SOP updates, and collaboration with R&D and Manufacturing Engineering to implement new processes and tooling. Must be near Canonsburg within 50 miles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with major in Materials, Metallurgy, or Mechanical preferred.
• Knowledge of workflows, ergonomics, and lean manufacturing either on-the-job or via academics.
• Experience with metal forming, machining, grinding and/or polishing is a plus.
• Experience with NC systems, robotics, and automation is a plus.
• Proficient with Windows OS and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Visio, PowerPoint).
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, ProE or Solid Edge) is a plus.
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system and CMMS software.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and OEM manuals to create accurate work procedures.
• Regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day production by solving problems with Department Managers and Shift Supervisors to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot equipment, implement continuous improvement projects (Lean or Six Sigma), establish/update SOPs, and analyze data to reduce costs, scrap, and cycle times.
• Review operations of manual, robotic, and automated equipment to minimize downtime and identify improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports analyzing OEE, labor productivity, PM completion rates and machine downtime.
• Lead continuous improvement projects such as Kaizen events, Lean activities, 5S, process documentation, and training.
• Work with Research and Development and Manufacturing Engineering on trial and implementation of new products and equipment.
• Collaborate with outside suppliers to explore new materials and tooling for continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

Problem solving

Data analysis

OEE improvement

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Materials/Metallurgy/Mechanical)

Tools

CAD (AutoCAD/ProE/Solid Edge)

ERP/MRP system

CMMS software

Windows Office

Job description

• All-Clad** is known throughout the world for its handcrafted top-of-the-line cookware, and we have been creating quality pots and pans for home cooks and professional chefs for over 50 years. Our cookware is bonded, engineered, and assembled in America, in Canonsburg PA. We are seeking a Process Improvement Engineer to assist our team in continuing our excellence in craftsmanship for our consumers around the globe.
• SPECIFIC DUTIES** (including but not limited to the following):
• Support day-to-day production by problem solving issues and working with Department Managers and Shift Supervisors to maximize safety, quality, and efficiency
• Troubleshoot equipment, implement continuous improvement projects (like Lean or Six Sigma), establish/update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and analyze data to reduce costs, scrap, and cycle times
• Review the operations of manual, robotic, and automated equipment/systems to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate/solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement
• Troubleshoot equipment, implement continuous improvement projects (like Lean or Six Sigma), establish/update standard operating procedures (SOPs), and analyze data to reduce costs, scrap, and cycle times
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing best practices
• Investigate new methods, processes, tooling and/or automation to increase safety, improve quality, increase efficiency, reduce changeover times, and reduce consumables costs
• Generate reports for analyzing key metrics such as OEE, labor productivity, PM completion rates and machine downtime
• Support and Lead Continuous Improvement projects and activities such as Kaizen events, Lean activities, 5S, process documentation, and training
• Maintain, adjust, and improve all tools within respective Production Department(s) to which they have been assigned responsibility
• Participate in programs to maintain and enhance the safety culture of the site
• Work with the Research and Development departments for the trial and implementation of new products
• Work with Manufacturing Engineering to research, design, layout, install and implement new production equipment and processes
• Work with outside suppliers to investigate new materials and tooling towards continuous improvement

Job Requirements

The minimum requirements for education and experience are listed below:

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates **must** be located within 50 miles of our Canonsburg, PA facility
• Bachelor's degree in engineering with major in Materials, Metallurgy, or Mechanical preferred.
• Knowledge of workflows, ergonomics, tooling, and lean manufacturing, either on-the-job or through academic projects
• Experience in metal forming, machining, grinding and/or polishing is a plus
• Experience in the areas of numerically controlled systems, robotics, and automation is a plus
• Proficient Computer skills with Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office (Work, Excel, Outlook, Access, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, ProE or Solid Edge) is a plus
• Experience with an ERP/MRP system
• Experience with CMMS software
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and OEM manuals to create accurate work procedures
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Contribute to a culture that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement in everything we do.

• All-Clad Metalcrafters a subsidiary of Groupe SEB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected categ ry under applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please see* ***"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster***
• *If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [e-mail]*
• *Groupe SEB invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Aff**