Process Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision, and 401

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sedalia, MO-based Process Engineer role at Stanley Black & Decker. You will design and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products, applying lean and Six Sigma to reduce variability and cost.

Work with cross-functional teams to implement changes on the plant floor and develop tooling, fixtures, and standard work. You will collaborate with production and maintenance, participate in capital projects, and ensure process controls and quality through data-driven analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years equivalent experience in related role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment with lean/flow manufacturing.
• Hands-on lean manufacturing implementations experience.
• Strong knowledge of tool and die principles and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of forging, broaching, machining; CNC programming is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods.
• Proficient with SolidWorks, familiar with AutoCAD and GD&T.
• Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Establishes processes for continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design process plans for new or redesigned products.
• Develop processes from brainstorming to final implementation on the plant floor.
• Reduce variability using statistical analysis and manufacturing techniques.
• Design tooling, gaging and fixturing to support manufacturing.
• Implement process controls and conduct root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance to troubleshoot equipment.
• Lead capital improvement projects for cost savings.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma to improve processes and resource use.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors for quality and capital use.
• Develop standard work and work instructions; reduce downtime.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Project management

Statistical methods

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Process Engineer

Sedalia, MO, United States

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

As a Process Engineer you would be part of our Sedalia team: planning and designing process plans for new or redesigned products; making improvements in current manufacturing processes, and develop new manufacturing processes and equipment. You will work in a cross-functional team environment to develop processes from brainstorming conception through final implementation on the plant floor. You'll get to:

• Using statistical analysis and manufacturing engineering techniques, troubleshoots manufacturing processes and develops ways to reduce variability in those processes.
• Ensures product quality, process capabilities, and cost improvements.
• Design tooling, gaging and fixturing required to support manufacturing.
• Implements Process Controls and conducts statistical root cause analysis to identify ways to improve and maintain acceptable product quality.
• Works closely with production and facilities maintenance to troubleshoot and repair problems with production equipment.
• Develops and implements capital improvement projects to provide cost savings to the process.
• Using lean manufacturing techniques and six sigma methodologies develops process improvements and optimal use of manufacturing resources.
• Works with suppliers to ensure incoming quality, and equipment vendors to develop the most efficient use of capital.
• Facilitate the reduction of lead times of existing products.
• Works closely with the Supervisor, Team Lead and Design Engineering to support new product introduction and product upgrades or cost improvement initiatives.
• Develops standard work and work instructions which direct the most efficient, cost effective and highest quality process.
• Reduces machine down-time by developing standard work instructions for predictive/preventative maintenance. Identifies the schedule, tools, and supplies needed for proper maintenance of capital equipment.
• Works closely with Finance and Materials to ensure correct manufacturing costs, process routings and bill of materials.
• Collaborate with Operations and HR teams to determine the key training needs to support business objectives and design programs that directly address those needs.
• Continuous effort to encourage associates to work safely with strong emphasis on sound ergonomic principles.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field or 7+ years equivalent experience (significantly and directly related).
• Experience in project management preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment including lean/flow manufacturing with relevant exposure to primary manufacturing such as machining and forging.
• Hands on experience in lean manufacturing implementations, including analysis, design and implementation.
• Strong working knowledge of tool and die principles and associated manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of forging, broaching, machining, ability to program CNC machinery is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods (part/process qualifications and problem solving activities).
• Proficient with Solid Works, familiar with AutoCad and knowledgeable of geometric dimensioning & tolerance.
• Proficient with MS Word, Power Point and Excel
• Establishes processes for continuous improvements.

The Details:

You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and e