Process Engineer IV - Paint Manufacturing

Apogee Enterprises Inc; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

401(k) with employer contribution and

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Job summary

Apogee Enterprises Inc is seeking a Process Engineer IV / Senior to provide enterprise-level leadership and governance for manufacturing processes across sites. You will set standards, drive strategic technical initiatives, and ensure long-term capability.

You will define enterprise process standards, lead multi-site improvements, mentor talent, and partner with segment leadership to align initiatives with business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving.
• PMP or PMO certificate preferred.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise process standards and best practices.
• Lead multi-site or enterprise process improvement and new process introduction initiatives.
• Serve as top-level SME for core manufacturing technologies.
• Analyze process and systems data to optimize process results.
• Design and implement process monitoring strategy.
• Lead and support technical problem-solving initiatives with expertise in process and methods.
• Support capital strategy, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation.
• Lead large scale, multi-faceted capital projects using good project management practices.
• Partner with segment leadership to align technical initiatives to business needs.
• Mentor and develop process engineering talent.

Skills

Process engineering expert

Enterprise thinking

Leadership

Business impact translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP/PMO

Six Sigma Black Belt

Job description

Apogee Architectural Metals

The Process Engineer IV / Senior provides enterprise-level (multi-site) technical leadership and governance for manufacturing processes. This role sets standards, leads strategic technical initiatives, and ensures long-term capability across sites.

Key Responsibilities

Process Development

• Define and govern enterprise process standards and best practices
• Lead multi-site or enterprise process improvement and new process introduction initiatives
• Serve as top-level SME for core manufacturing technologies

Data Analysis

• Analyze process and systems data to optimize process results
• Design and implement process monitoring strategy

Problem Solving

• Lead and support technical problem-solving initiatives with expertise in process and methods

Project Management

• Support capital strategy, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation
• Lead large scale, multi-faceted capital projects using good project management practices

Team Collaboration/Mentorship

• Partner with segment leadership to align technical initiatives to business needs
• Mentor and develop process engineering talent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert-level technical knowledge in area of process expertise
• Enterprise and systems-level thinking
• Strong leadership and influence skills
• Ability to translate technical insight into business impact

  Education and Experience

  Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Project management (PMP or PMO) certificate preferred
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

  Experience

  • 8+ years of process engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience in area of process expertise
  • 3+ years of large-scale project management experience
  • Multi-site project and support experience preferred
  • Core area of technical expertise which enables the ability to develop, lead, and implement new products, processes, and technologies.

  Work Environment/Travel Requirements

  • Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment.
  • Extended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.
  • Regional day travel is expected with this role.
  • Overnight travel requirements will be variable based on projects and business activities, expected up to 30%
  • Physical Requirements
    • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

  Our Benefits

  • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)
  • Incentive Plans
  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Training and Career Progression

  Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.