Process Architect

G&W Electric Co.; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 98,872 - 128,577; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Profit Sharing

Job summary

G&W Electric Co. is seeking a Process Architect to analyze, design, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and automation potential. You will lead 3P events, develop process maps, and drive improvements across multiple value streams and NPD projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, 8+ years of experience, and strong data analysis and root cause techniques. Cross-functional collaboration with design, operations, and supply chain is essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing/industrial roles.
• Proficient with data analysis programs.
• Experience using root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience with product production integration or major operational improvements.
• Ability to lead projects from start to finish within time/budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead 3P events and maintain Value Stream Map and Process At A Glance documents.
• Conduct Process Mapping, FMEA, RIE'S and 9 Step Problem Solving; develop Quality Control Plans.
• Prepare detailed project plans with hours and timelines for development, production, validation and launch.
• Oversee R&D of new equipment, processes, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Lead projects with innovative changes across assets, including equipment upgrades/optimizations.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain on manufacturability and design reviews.
• Assess capital equipment needs for new technologies and plan capital projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and plan capital projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Data analysis software

Job description

Process Architect

Reporting to the Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, this position will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and automation potential. This role requires expertise in conducting FMEA, VAVE assessments, facilitating 3P events, and implementing industry standards like ISO9000.

As a Process Architect you will:

• Be responsible for leading 3P events and maintaining the overall Value Stream Map and Process At A Glance control documents for one or more value streams and NPD projects.
• Conduct leads or participate in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIE'S and 9 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved.
• Manage Manufacture Engineering projects. Preparation of detailed project plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch. Will be responsible for on‑time, on‑budget delivery of projects.
• Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules.
• Lead projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations.
• Interact with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participate in the design review process, acting as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to the customer.
• Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects.
• Identify new opportunities for process improvement. Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects.
• Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules. Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment. Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments. Prepare and deliver engineering‑related presentations as required.

We are looking for someone with:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field.
• 8+ years of experience.
• Computer proficiency; confident with data analysis programs.
• Problem‑solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques.
• Examples of new product production integration or significant operational improvement projects.
• An ability to lead projects from start to finish, on time and within budget.

Ideally you will have:

• Project management and leadership experience.
• Six sigma, Red X, or other problem‑solving certification.
• Lean manufacturing certification.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with all levels of the organization structure.

The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are:

• General Office Environment, PC use.
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less).
• Stooping.
• Standing.
• Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs+).

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $98,872 - 128,577 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program.

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• Life Insurance.
• Health club membership program and reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Annual Profit Sharing.
• Vacation.
• Air‑conditioned/heated state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility.

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

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