Process Engineer

Stanley Black & Decker; Waterloo (AL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, vision benefits

401(k) and stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker is seeking a Process Engineer to join the Sedalia, MO team. You will plan and design processes for new and redesigned products, driving improvements and introducing new manufacturing methods.

Responsibilities include reducing variability, ensuring quality, and leading capital-improvement projects. Strong Lean/Six Sigma experience, CNC programming and CAD tools are valued. Join a global leader with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years equivalent experience (significantly and directly related).
• Experience in lean/flow manufacturing with machining and forging exposure.
• Hands-on experience with lean manufacturing implementations including analysis, design and implementation.
• Proficient with statistical methods for process qualification and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and optimize process plans for new or redesigned products.
• Improve current manufacturing processes and equipment to reduce variability and cost.
• Lead cross-functional teams from concept through plant-floor implementation.
• Develop and implement capital improvement projects to reduce costs.
• Apply lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to improve process efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, finance, and suppliers to ensure quality and cost targets.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CNC programming

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering / Manufacturing Technology

7+ years equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

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. 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 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. Join us!

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

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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.
• 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 tool sand other partner programs.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

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.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands give 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.

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