Process Engineer

MIER RECRUITMENT; Fairdale (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MIER RECRUITMENT is seeking a Process Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Fairdale, KY. You will own manufacturing processes, optimize layouts, and drive lean initiatives while collaborating with Product Development Engineering on prototyping and first articles.

You will define process docs, support tooling design, and lead DFMEA/PFMEA activities, aiming to improve safety, quality and throughput in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to perform highly accurate work consistently.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to understand, define and analyze data content and generate reports.
• Experience with electronic document management systems setup, processes and reporting.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication, knowledge of QC techniques and metrology.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and qualification requirements.
• Logical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Process production packages in Visual ERP system and hand over to production floor.
• Design and improve the layout of the manufacturing facility and identify capital equipment and tooling needs.
• Define and set up new manufacturing lines using lean principles (5S, Kanban, Six Sigma, VSM).
• Design and specify tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist in quoting special product/equipment with specific specs.
• Develop and analyze work processes, measure and report performance.
• Structure and manage manufacturing processes and documentation (SOPs, work instructions).
• Provide shop floor engineering support and troubleshoot fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and hydraulics issues.
• Apply DFM/DFXA and lean manufacturing to improve manufacturability and throughput.
• Drive assembly and validation of development and pre-production units; capture lessons learned for final product.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Multi-task management

Data analysis & reporting

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Quality control & metrology

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Job description

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Job Information

Job Title: ProcessEngineer

Location: Fairdale, KY

Job Type: Permanent

Work Model: In Person

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/year

Our client in Fairdale, KY USA is actively looking for a Process Engineer to join their team.

Job Summary

• Own manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Process production packages in Visual ERP system and hand over to production floor.
• Design / improve the layout of the manufacturing facility including the identification of new capital equipment and tooling requirements,
• Defining and setting up new manufacturing lines using lean principles such as 5S, Kanban, Six Sigma and VSM (value stream mapping),
• Design and specify manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve safety, quality, and productivity,
• Assist in Quoting special product / equipment and parts with particular specifications,
• Develop & analyse work processes, measure and report on performance,
• Structuring, managing, and setting up manufacturing processes,
• Active involvement in DFMEA / PFMEA control plans, evaluating the performance of process control after implementation,
• Defining and creating process documentation (SOP's, work instructions, etc.),
• Provide shop floor engineering support, troubleshooting manufacturing issues related to fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and hydraulics.
• Apply DFM / DFA and lean manufacturing principles to improve manufacturability and throughput.
• Driving the assembly and proving of initial development and pre-production units to ensure that design and manufacturing lessons learnt are gathered and built into the final product solution.
• Support R&D prototyping, pilot builds, and first-article manufacturing in collaboration with Product Development Engineering.
• Actively managing and driving design changes to improve manufacturability,
• Coordinate Engineering Changes and releases to Production,
• Assist in defining product cost targets from initial product concept submission

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to do highly accurate work consistently,
• Able to adapt to fast pace and changing environment,
• Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks/activities at the same time,
• Ability to understand, define and analyze data content and generate reports,
• Experience with electronic document management systems set-up, processes and reporting,
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge in MS Office Suite,
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels, Knowledge of Quality Control techniques and Metrology,
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and qualification requirements,
• Logical approach to problem solving

Health and Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
• Use all required PPE and equipment.
• Report any hazards, risks, or unsafe practices immediately to a supervisor.
• Never disable protective devices without providing safe alternatives; restore devices after work.
• Operate machinery and equipment safely to prevent harm.
• Attend and apply knowledge from mandatory Health and Safety training programs (e.g., WHMIS, orientation).