Process Engineer

Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc.; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Sedalia, MO is seeking a Process Engineer to plan and design manufacturing processes for new or redesigned products and to drive improvements across the plant floor.

You will work in cross‑functional teams to move concepts from brainstorming to final implementation. You will apply statistical analysis to reduce variability, ensure product quality, and develop tooling, capital projects, and process controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field or 7+ years equivalent experience.
• Experience in lean manufacturing implementations, including analysis, design and implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to apply statistical methods (part/process qualifications and problem solving activities).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design process plans for new or redesigned products.
• Improve current manufacturing processes and develop new manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Lead cross-functional teams from conception through implementation on the plant floor.
• Reduce process variability using statistical analysis and manufacturing engineering techniques.
• Design tooling, gaging and fixturing to support manufacturing.
• Implement Process Controls and perform root cause analysis to maintain product quality.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Communication skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Technology

Related field

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Geometric dimensioning & tolerancing

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Process Engineer

Sedalia, MO, United States

Make A Difference For Those Who Make The World™ 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.

• 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:

See the benefits and compensation information below.

• 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 experiences.
  • Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
  • What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world.
• We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial.
• We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state‑of‑the‑art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Career Opportunity

Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state‑of‑the‑art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights

Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov).

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.

Salary Range

The Salary range for this position is $77,600.00 - $124,900.00. This is the lowest to highest annual full‑time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.

Visa Sponsorship

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).