Sr. Process Engineer

Johnson Electric; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Empowerment

Diverse Projects

Mentorship Opportunities

Global Mobility

Ethical Practices

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Process Engineer in Springfield, TN, to develop and optimize manufacturing processes. You will play a key role in enhancing efficiency, quality, and safety while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering along with 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing. We offer a dynamic environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Join Our Team as a Process Engineer at Johnson Electric!

Location: Springfield, TN (onsite)

Vacancy Type: Existing position

As our next Process Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes. Your expertise in automotive manufacturing and process engineering will be crucial in ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance while supporting continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.
• Ethical Practices: A commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in all operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes.
• Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Support APQP activities including Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Maintain process documentation such as SOPs and work instructions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues.
• Support new equipment installation and process improvements.
• Monitor key process KPIs such as scrap, yield, and cycle time.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support training and development of operators.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience supporting IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 environments.
• Experience participating in audits and compliance programs.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience training operators and supporting shop floor initiatives.