Process Engineer 3 - KR

RR Donnelley & Sons; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled engineer to lead continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing. This role involves optimizing production processes, enhancing productivity, and championing lean manufacturing principles. With a focus on cost reduction and quality performance, you'll evaluate process improvement opportunities and train teams in effective methodologies. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive meaningful change and elevate operational excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading global company dedicated to innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Maternity Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering.
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement activities focused on cost reduction and productivity.
• Develop layouts for efficient flow and effective production.
• Train others in new processes and lean methodologies.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Process Optimization

Statistical Process Control

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Process Engineering

Job description

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry's most trusted portfolio of creative execution and worldwide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

*** NOT A REMOTE POSITION***

Accountable for new and existing equipment and lead continuous improvement activities in the location targeted at cost reduction, productivity, process optimization, and/or quality performance achievement. Evaluate process improvement opportunities, define process metrics, develop improvement plans, and lead improvement events.

1. Define and establish new business and new products in existing production processes and targeted production rates and capacities.
2. Conduct studies to improve production rates and capacities.
3. Recommend revisions of methods in operations, alterations in equipment layout, or other changes to improve productivity.
4. Develop layouts for efficient flow and effective production.
5. Champion and lead continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, and 5S initiatives.
6. Recommend, manage, and conduct cost-improvement initiatives.
7. Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization.
8. Conduct regularly scheduled reviews of KPIs and gap analyses.
9. Establish and drive the ongoing tracking of CI metrics.
10. Train others in new processes and lean methodologies.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4-year / Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Industrial/Process Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Microsoft Office experience is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
• Ability to apply mathematical skills to tasks such as analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, statistical process control, and test reliability and validity.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
• Physical ability to use hands to handle, reach, talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and lift items up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Additional Information

The national pay range for this role is $84,100 to $134,600 annually. The actual pay may vary based on location, education, skills, experience, and performance. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance, and other voluntary benefits, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and discounts.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans