Process Engineer II - Lean, Automated Manufacturing

Collectors Universe, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 91,588; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible time-off

Company holidays

Employee discounts on grading services

Job summary

Collectors Universe, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer II to lead design and optimization of manufacturing processes. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve efficiency, quality, and safety across facilities, with a strong emphasis on 5S and lean practices.

The role requires 4‑year engineering degree, 1–2 years in high-volume manufacturing, and solid PLC/automation exposure. Onsite in the US with some travel to vendors and other Collectors facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering.
• 1–2 years in high-volume manufacturing or industrial automation.
• Experience with 5S, Lean, JIT, or Kaizen approaches.
• Experience working with equipment vendors and suppliers.
• Familiar with tooling design and fixturing.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel or similar.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Develop and stabilize existing processes across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate equipment validation and implementation with cross-functional groups.
• Prepare and deliver engineering presentations internally and externally.
• Document process steps to ensure work standardization.
• Perform root-cause analysis for manufacturing issues and implement robust resolutions.
• Identify opportunities for product, equipment, and process improvements across facilities.
• Implement 5S and lean concepts in processes and workspaces.
• Test parts and machines and generate reports.
• Support maintenance and repair actions including validation and calibration verification.

Job description

Collectors Universe, Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer II to lead design and optimization of manufacturing processes. You will partner with Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing to improve efficiency, quality, and safety across facilities, with a strong emphasis on 5S and lean practices.

The role requires 4‑year engineering degree, 1–2 years in high-volume manufacturing, and solid PLC/automation exposure. Onsite in the US with some travel to vendors and other Collectors facilities.