Process Engineer

ERMCO-ECI; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ERMCO-ECI in Dyersburg, TN is hiring a Technical Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing throughput and reliability by applying Theory of Constraints, Factory Physics, and disciplined experimentation. This onsite role partners with cross-functional teams to drive long‑term improvements while maintaining safety, quality, and process integrity.

The engineer will analyze flow data, identify bottlenecks, and implement standard work and process controls that elevate system performance and delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of process/manufacturing/operations engineering experience.
• Familiarity with TOC, Factory Physics, Lean, and structured problem solving.
• Experience identifying bottlenecks and improving complex production systems.
• Strong data-driven analysis and cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Identify system bottlenecks using TOC and Factory Physics principles.
• Analyze cycle time, WIP, yield, and throughput to diagnose losses.
• Lead improvements at bottlenecks to raise flow and reliability.
• Assess system-wide impacts to avoid sub-optimization.
• Apply Lean, TOC, and Six Sigma tools to stabilize and improve capability.
• Design process controls and standard work that protect quality and speed.
• Conduct root-cause analyses and small experiments at the gemba.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering to align with demand.
• Investigate throughput instability and delivery misses from upstream behavior.
• Monitor performance trends and link constraints to business outcomes.

Skills

TOC

Factory Physics

Lean Manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tennessee, ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

Job Summary

The Technical Process Engineer is a system‑focused engineering role responsible for improving manufacturing throughput, flow, and delivery reliability through disciplined process engineering and operations science. This position applies Theory of Constraints (TOC), Factory Physics, and structured experimentation to identify, stabilize, and elevate system constraints—without compromising safety, quality, or process integrity.

Unlike roles focused on daily production expediting or firefighting, this position concentrates on structural, long‑term improvement of manufacturing flow, capability, and constraint behavior. The Technical Process Engineer takes a holistic view of material flow, information flow, and process capability, partnering cross‑functionally to align manufacturing processes with business demand.

This role works under the direction of the Technical Project Manager (TPM) of Process Engineering, supporting plant‑wide flow objectives and constraint management strategy through data‑driven analysis and validated improvement efforts.

This role is onsite in Dyersburg, TN. Relocation assistance is available.

Responsibilities

• Identify manufacturing system constraints and bottlenecks using Theory of Constraints, Operations Science, and Factory Physics principles
• Analyze cycle time, queue time, WIP, yield, and throughput data to diagnose performance losses and prioritize improvement opportunities
• Lead efforts to exploit and elevate constraints by reducing variation, controlling WIP, implementing standard work, and redesigning processes—starting at the bottleneck
• Evaluate the system‑level impact of local process changes to prevent sub‑optimization and ensure enterprise‑wide improvement
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, TOC, and Six Sigma tools to stabilize flow and improve process capability at constrained operations
• Design and implement process controls, error‑proofing, and standard work that protect quality while improving speed and reliability
• Conduct structured root cause analysis and lead small, fast, low‑risk experiments at the gemba to validate improvement hypotheses
• Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure processes are predictable, capable, and aligned with demand
• Support investigation of chronic throughput instability, quality issues, and delivery misses by focusing on upstream process behavior
• Monitor and communicate performance trends, clearly linking constraint behavior to business outcomes such as lead time, service level, and cost
• Mentor and coach stakeholders on TOC thinking, system behavior, and disciplined process improvement methods
• Ensure all improvements align with ERMCO safety standards, quality requirements, and long‑term operational sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related discipline)
• 3–5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, operations engineering, or technical continuous improvement
• Working knowledge of Theory of Constraints, Factory Physics, Lean Manufacturing, and structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Demonstrated experience identifying and improving manufacturing bottlenecks in complex production environments
• Strong analytical capability with experience using operational data to assess flow, variation, and system performance
• Experience improving quality and yield through process design and variation reduction rather than reliance on inspection
• Effective cross‑functional communication and collaboration skills
• Systems mindset with the discipline to prioritize work based on constraint impact and overall performance
• Self‑directed, data‑driven approach and comfort working in environments that require experimentation and learning
• Commitment to continuous improvement and advancing ERMCO’s operational excellence initiatives

Let’s Build the Future Together

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.

Join ERMCO and TRANSFORM your career!

Job Locations

US-TN-Dyersburg