Process Engineer – I

Jobtailor; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a motivated engineer to support daily manufacturing operations and live production activities. The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and hands-on process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of experience, with strong CAD skills and familiarity with Lean Six Sigma and ISO/IATF quality frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating and managing projects.
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering design tools.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and process improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques (process mapping, root cause analysis, 8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, DOE, capability studies).
• Experience with ISO and IATF quality management systems (control plans, PFMEAs).
• Manufacturing experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for daily manufacturing operations and live production activities.
• Partner with supervisors, operators, and maintenance to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
• Support tooling selection and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production challenges to improve performance.
• Develop, document, and execute process improvement projects.
• Identify opportunities to increase production efficiency and reduce cost variances.

Skills

CAD Software Proficiency

Lean Six Sigma Tools

Project Coordination

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD Tools

Manufacturing Equipment

Quality Control Tools

Job description

• Provide technical support for daily manufacturing operations and live production activities
• Partner with supervisors, operators, and maintenance personnel to ensure equipment and production processes operate efficiently and reliably
• Support tooling selection and validation activities
• Troubleshoot and resolve production challenges to improve operational performance
• Develop, document, and execute process improvement and process development projects
• Identify opportunities to increase production efficiency, reduce cost variances, improve product margins, and enhance quote competitiveness
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Support product engineering, product development, product management, and quality control teams in developing and launching new products
• Maintain alignment with company quality standards while supporting customer requirements
• Use data-driven problem-solving methodologies and CAD tools to analyze processes and implement improvements
• Assist with peer training and mentorship activities
• Contribute to team capabilities and operational expertise
• Support Environmental Health and Safety initiatives
• Help maintain a safe and compliant work environment

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience coordinating and managing projects
• Proficiency with CAD software and engineering design tools
• Experience with manufacturing systems and process improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques, including process mapping, root cause analysis, 8D, A3, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Design of Experiments (DOE), and capability studies
• Experience working with quality management systems such as ISO and IATF, including control plans and PFMEAs
• Manufacturing experience in a production environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in process improvement methodologies and CAD software to enhance manufacturing operations and product development. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, quality, and safety in production environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Process Improvement Methodologies
• CAD Software Proficiency
• Lean Six Sigma Tools
• Quality Management Systems
• Project Coordination

Hard Skills

• Process Mapping
• Root Cause Analysis
• 8D
• A3
• 5 Whys
• Fishbone Diagrams
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Capability Studies
• Manufacturing Systems
• Production Efficiency

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Problem-Solving
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Health and Safety
• ISO
• IATF
• Control Plans
• PFMEAs

Tools & Technologies

• CAD Tools
• Manufacturing Equipment
• Quality Control Tools