Process Engineer I

DSG-Canusa; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision with HSA

401(k) with company match

Incentive bonus plans

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

Job summary

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. The Process Engineer I will support continuous improvement and product process development at the Fairfield facility, applying engineering skills to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen competitiveness.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety teams to deliver world-class process improvements and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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, DOE, and capability studies.
• Experience working with ISO and IATF quality systems, including control plans and PFMEAs.
• Manufacturing experience in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing operations and live production activities.
• Collaborate with supervisors, operators, and maintenance to ensure efficient and reliable processes.
• Assist tooling selection and validation activities.
• Apply troubleshooting to resolve production challenges and improve performance.
• Develop and execute process improvement and development projects.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve margins.
• Support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Assist product engineering, development, management and quality teams in new product launches.
• Maintain alignment with quality standards while supporting customer requirements.
• Use CAD tools to analyze processes and implement improvements.
• Mentor and train team members to build embedded technical knowledge.
• Support EHS initiatives and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Process improvement

Data-driven problem solving

Project coordination

Manufacturing systems

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise. Through a portfolio of brands, we offer highly engineered solutions, technology and products to support infrastructure markets worldwide.

DSG-Canusa has been developing and producing high-quality heat shrink tubing, cold-applied accessories and heat shrink equipment for over 50 years. Driven by our long-term commitment to the research and development of outstanding materials, products and technologies, our mission is to lead the industry in manufacturing superior heat and cold shrink products that meet CGA, UL and other industry approved certifications. We proudly manufacture in Europe, North America, and China to provide strong regional and global supply chain options for our customers.

Summary

The Process Engineer I plays a key role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives and product process development activities at the Fairfield facility. In this role, you will apply your process engineering expertise to enhance manufacturing performance, support production operations, and develop innovative process solutions that drive efficiency, reduce costs, improve product margins, and strengthen business competitiveness. You will collaborate closely with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety teams to deliver world-class process improvements and support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Support Production Operations

• 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.
• Apply effective troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques to resolve production challenges and improve operational performance.

Drive Process Improvement

• 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.

Provide Process Engineering Expertise

• Support product engineering, product development, product management, and quality control teams in the development and launch of new products.
• Maintain alignment with company quality standards while supporting customer requirements.
• Utilize data-driven problem-solving methodologies and CAD tools to analyze processes and implement improvements.

Support Technical Knowledge Development

• Assist with peer training and mentorship activities to build and maintain embedded technical knowledge within the organization.
• Contribute to the development of team capabilities and operational expertise.

Promote Environmental Health & Safety

• Support Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and compliant work environment while supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Required Experience

• 1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Mattr?

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)