Process Engineer

Tuson Manufacturing Company; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tuson Manufacturing Company is seeking a Process Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes that deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality production. You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and standardization across operations.

This role focuses on capacity expansion, waste reduction, and implementing best practices to improve OEE and overall performance while meeting customer and business

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Associate Degree in relevant fields with 3+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience.
• Experience with process design, process optimization, and manufacturing operations.
• CNC machining center, and/or lathe or other machining experience, including setup, operation, programming, and part checking.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CAD tools (Onshape, Autodesk, SolidWorks).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including fixtures, workholding, components, etc.
• Create process flows, SOPs, and process documentation.
• Lead process development activities from concept through production launch.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance; drive Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.
• Provide technical support to production teams and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during project execution and manage equipment installations and validation.
• Ensure processes meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Process design

Process optimization

Lean

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing

Associate degree in related fields

Tools

Onshape

Autodesk

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Process Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that ensure safe, efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production. This role focuses on continuous improvement, process standardization, capacity expansion, waste reduction, and implementation of best practices to improve operational performance. The Process Engineer works closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to deliver reliable manufacturing processes that meet customer and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Design

• Design and develop manufacturing processes for new and existing products, including fixtures, workholdings, components, etc. for production.
• Design and develop prototype components and assemblies based on customer requirements.
• Create process flows, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and process documentation.
• Define equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation requirements.
• Generate product quotes based on inputs such as customer requirements, manufacturing processes, material and manpower usage, and capital investment needs.
• Lead process development activities from concept through production launch.
• Conduct process capability studies and validate new manufacturing processes.
• Support plant layouts and workflow optimization to improve productivity and material flow.

Process Improvement & Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, waste, and non-value-added activities.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process stability.
• Drive cycle time reduction, throughput improvements, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) enhancements.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects.

Quality & Process Control

• Develop and maintain process control plans and quality standards.
• Investigate process-related quality issues and implement root cause corrective actions.
• Utilize statistical tools such as SPC, process capability analysis, and DOE.
• Support audit activities and compliance requirements.
• Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Project Management

• Lead capital and process improvement projects.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams during project execution.
• Manage equipment installations, commissioning, and process qualification activities.
• Monitor project performance and report progress to stakeholders.

Operational Support

• Provide technical support to production teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing process issues and implement sustainable solutions.
• Support maintenance and reliability initiatives.
• Train operators and technicians on new and existing processes and equipment.
• Monitor key process performance indicators and drive action plans when targets are not achieved.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company safety policies.
• Participate in process hazard analyses and risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate potential environmental, health, and safety risks.
• Support compliance with applicable regulatory and industry standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing and 1+ year of relevant experience preferred (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, or related field). or
• Associate Degree in relevant fields and 3+ years of manufacturing/engineering experience acceptable.
• Experience with process design, process optimization, and manufacturing operations.
• CNC machining center, and/or lathe or other machining experience, requiring the manufacturing (set-up, operation, programming, and part checking) of close tolerance, high quality parts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering CAD modeling tools, such as Onshape, Autodesk, Solidworks.

Requires the ability to physically move, lift, carry, and manipulate light to medium loads as needed (15 – 25 lbs.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean