Process Engineer

Sandvik; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and disability保险

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant in Westminster, SC seeks a Process Engineer to improve insert cutting tools by shaping manufacturing processes, coordinating investments, and leading continuous improvement across operations.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, establish process controls, analyze production data, and lead Lean initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Requires current authorization to work in the United States.
• Sandvik cannot provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future.
• This role is based on site in Westminster, SC.
• Remote or international work arrangements are not available.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes and process formulations.
• Evaluate existing production methods and identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost performance.
• Provide daily technical support to production teams, resolving process, equipment, product performance, and quality-related issues.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Design, implement, and validate process improvements and production enhancements.
• Lead capital investment projects that support advanced production technologies and new product development initiatives.
• Support Sustainability and Digital Transformation 4.0 initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D, production technology centers, suppliers, and global production facilities to drive innovation and best practices.
• Review process requirements and assess impacts related to cost, schedules, and implementation.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement projects focused on increasing insert quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate corrective action activities through root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and technical standards.
• Partner with production teams, maintenance personnel, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize performance.
• Support operators through technical guidance, training, and coaching.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Serve as an active contributor and leader on safety, continuous improvement, HAZMAT, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure all processes comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, and industry regulations.
• Support ISO-certified quality, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Work closely with Maintenance and suppliers to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs.
• Support alternative sourcing initiatives and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

Sandvik Coromant In Westminster, SC Is Looking For A Process Engineer Shape the Future of Manufacturing Excellence At Sandvik Coromant, we are at the forefront of advanced manufacturing and metal cutting solutions. We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join our Inserts Production team in Westminster, South Carolina. In this role, you will be instrumental in driving process innovation, quality improvements, sustainability initiatives, and Digital Transformation 4.0 projects while supporting the production of world-class cutting tools. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional who thrives in a collaborative, technology-driven environment and is passionate about continuous improvement, operational excellence, and manufacturing innovation.

About the Role

As a Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in improving the quality and performance of our delivered insert cutting tools by coordinating machinery investments, implementing new production technologies, and supporting key operational performance objectives. You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, establish process controls, analyze production data, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency. Working closely with production, maintenance, R&D, suppliers, and global manufacturing teams, you will help drive strategic improvements across our Inserts Production Plant. This position offers a combination of shop floor engagement, laboratory analysis, project leadership, and collaboration with global engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Production Engineering

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes and process formulations.
• Evaluate existing production methods and identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost performance.
• Provide daily technical support to production teams, resolving process, equipment, product performance, and quality-related issues.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Design, implement, and validate process improvements and production enhancements.

Project Management & Innovation

• Lead capital investment projects that support advanced production technologies and new product development initiatives.
• Support Sustainability and Digital Transformation 4.0 initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D, production technology centers, suppliers, and global production facilities to drive innovation and best practices.
• Review process requirements and assess impacts related to cost, schedules, and implementation.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in and lead continuous improvement projects focused on increasing insert quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate corrective action activities through root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and technical standards.

Team Collaboration & Leadership

• Partner with production teams, maintenance personnel, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize performance.
• Support operators through technical guidance, training, and coaching.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and operational excellence initiatives.
• Serve as an active contributor and leader on safety, continuous improvement, HAZMAT, and cross-functional teams.

Safety, Compliance, & Reliability

• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure all processes comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, and industry regulations.
• Support ISO-certified quality, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Work closely with Maintenance and suppliers to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs.
• Support alternative sourcing initiatives and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Requires current authorization to work in the United States.
• Sandvik cannot provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future.
• This role is based on site in Westminster, SC.
• Remote or international work arrangements are not available.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

Preferred

• Hands-on Process Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing Principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality systems, and industrial manufacturing technologies.
• Experience leading capital projects and implementing process improvements.
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing technologies, or automation initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• A self-motivated and innovative mindset.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for manufacturing excellence and process improvement.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Positive energy, initiative, and a results-driven approach.

Why Sandvik Coromant?

Sandvik Coromant is a world-class manufacturing team where innovation, precision, safety, and continuous improvement drive everything we do. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, contribute to cutting-edge manufacturing, and build a rewarding career with an industry leader.

Benefits

• Sandvik offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive health, dental, and disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, and opportunities for professional development, training, and career advancement.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Any applicant who, because of a disability, needs accommodation or assistance in completing an application or at any time during the application process should contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

Sandvik also provides reasonable accommodation for employees with disabilities consistent with its obligations under the law.

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