Process Engineer I: Lean Manufacturing & Automation

Fritz Dräxlmaier GmbH & Co. KG; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fritz Dräxlmaier GmbH & Co. KG in Duncan, SC, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize productivity and quality of production processes in the plant.

You will work to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and maintain process capability while supporting documentation and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of JIT and continuous improvement experience, and knowledge of 2D/3D modeling, industrial automation, and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years knowledge with JIT principles.
• 1–2 years automated manufacturing, plastic processing, or continuous improvement experience.
• 2 years analytical troubleshooting is desired.
• Experience with 2D/3D modeling software, industrial automation and controls.
• Strong lean manufacturing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Optimization of productivity and quality for production processes installed in the plant.
• Increase efficiency and reduce cycle times of production process by optimizing process parameters or equipment.
• Eliminate manufacturing waste through process optimization (time, scrap, effort, etc.).
• Maintain machine and process capability for production processes.
• Assist production and maintenance in isolating complex manufacturing issues within area of responsibility, material, or machine functionality related.
• Maintain and update production documentation (Process Data Sheets, Work Instructions, P-FMEA, Re-Release Sheets, etc.) as required by IATF 16949 within area of responsibility.
• Establish reference and boundary samples in cooperation with Product Development, Process Development and Quality for production processes within area of responsibility.
• Support Equipment Planner in defining process-specific input (acceptance criteria, quality requirement, etc.) for Requirement Manuals for new production equipment.
• Review engineering change requests (ECR) and give feedback for implementation cost.
• Investigate new technologies to enable Draexlmaier to stay competitive in Automotive Manufacturing.
• Define and manage various plant level improvment projects related to the area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned by management to ensure optimal plant performance
• Some travel is required

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical Troubleshooting

JIT Principles

Continuous Improvement

Process Optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

2D Modeling Software

3D Modeling Software

Industrial Automation

Controls

Job description

Fritz Dräxlmaier GmbH & Co. KG in Duncan, SC, is seeking a Process Engineer to optimize productivity and quality of production processes in the plant.

You will work to reduce cycle times, eliminate waste, and maintain process capability while supporting documentation and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 1–2 years of JIT and continuous improvement experience, and knowledge of 2D/3D modeling, industrial automation, and lean manufacturing.