Process Engineer I — Manufacturing Improvements & Training

Great Dane LLC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Dental/Vision/Medical benefits

Pension & 401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Great Dane LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes on the shop floor. You will collaborate with Corporate Manufacturing Engineering to deploy new processes and equipment for new designs.

The role requires 0-3 years in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and CAD tools. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 0-3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Ability to read 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Drafting work instructions experience.
• 2D drafting and 3D modelling in CAD tools (AutoCAD, DraftSight, SolidWorks, CATIA).
• Strong communication and organizational skills; able to work with operators.
• Familiarization with line balancing, work measurement, and cost justification.
• Analytical problem solving and Lean/Six Sigma familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Directly work with operators to drive day-to-day improvement projects.
• Assist Corporate Manufacturing Engineering on larger projects.
• Author and maintain shop floor work instructions.
• Maintain MES data on plant operations where applicable.
• Support PFMEA/Control Plan maintenance with Senior Process Engineer and Quality.
• Participate in root-cause corrective actions for defects in area.
• Serve as liaison between Production Engineering and Operations.
• Assist in manufacturability studies for new products and processes.
• Purchase hand tools and small equipment for improvement projects.
• Design shop aids and tooling to support improvements.
• Own processes and coordinate pilots and trials for new design implementations.
• Train operators on new processes and changes.
• Collaborate with Supervisors to guide training of new and existing staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical systems (M,E,H,P)

PFMEA & Control Plans

Read 2D drawings & 3D models

Draft work instructions

2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD/DraftSight/SolidW/6

Communication & organization

Line balancing & work measurement

Lean Six Sigma basics

Analytical problem solving

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

DraftSight

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Great Dane LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes on the shop floor. You will collaborate with Corporate Manufacturing Engineering to deploy new processes and equipment for new designs.

The role requires 0-3 years in manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in engineering, and familiarity with PFMEA, control plans, and CAD tools. Travel up to 10% is expected.