Process Engineer

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC; Ripon (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC in Wisconsin seeks a Process Engineer to plan, manage, and maintain production methods and equipment, collaborating with engineering and production to improve safety, quality and efficiency.

This role focuses on identifying opportunities, implementing changes, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing lines. Strong collaboration and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience on the floor.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety, quality, throughput, and cost improvement opportunities.
• Lead improvement projects and modify operation standards.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, planning, and purchasing.
• Perform time studies and develop visual work instructions.
• Support Kaizen events and cost reduction efforts.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Communication skills

Time studies

Education

BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD software (Creo/SolidWorks/AutoCAD)

Job description

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering matters related to planning, managing and maintaining production methods, finishing processes and equipment. You will collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as production, quality, purchasing, planning and maintenance. You will work on projects that result in a safer work environment, a higher quality product, a more efficient process, and a positive impact on the company's bottom line.

• Examine equipment, processes, operations, and procedures to identify improvement opportunities in areas of safety, quality, throughput, and cost
• Implement changes and modify operation standards
• Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases
• Select & implement suitable manufacturing processes and apply modern organizational principles to make products at a competitive cost
• Identify & optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvement
• Work closely with production and maintenance to ensure equipment is operating in a like-new condition
• Process Development — may include Visual Work Instructions
• Production support and process troubleshooting
• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Project coordination and daily troubleshooting

As a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for engineering matters related to planning, managing and maintaining production methods, finishing processes and equipment. You will collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as production, quality, purchasing, planning and maintenance. You will work on projects that result in a safer work environment, a higher quality product, a more efficient process, and a positive impact on the company's bottom line.

• Examine equipment, processes, operations, and procedures to identify improvement opportunities in areas of safety, quality, throughput, and cost
• Implement changes and modify operation standards
• Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases
• Select & implement suitable manufacturing processes and apply modern organizational principles to make products at a competitive cost
• Identify & optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvement
• Work closely with production and maintenance to ensure equipment is operating in a like-new condition
• Perform Time Studies
• Process Development — may include Visual Work Instructions
• Production support and process troubleshooting
• Cost (scrap, rework, cycle time, etc.) reduction
• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures
• Project coordination and daily troubleshooting
• Participate in Kaizen events

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, or combined related experience required
• 4-5 years of experience in manufacturing process improvement or industrial processes
• Hands-on, production-floor manufacturing experience required — this is a floor-facing role, not a lab, policy, or purely analytical position
• Comfortable leading projects and managing multiple, competing priorities in a fast-moving continuous improvement environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to understand and document complex process interactions
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have, not required):

• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques, capability studies, process mapping, FMEA, and root cause analysis — good to have, but not required
• Proficiency in 3D modeling/CAD software (any platform — e.g., Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or similar) a plus