Process Engineer: Lead Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing

Sandvik; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and disability保险

401(k) retirement plan

Professional development

Career advancement

Job summary

Sandvik Coromant in Westminster, SC seeks a Process Engineer to improve insert cutting tools by shaping manufacturing processes, coordinating investments, and leading continuous improvement across operations.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, establish process controls, analyze production data, and lead Lean initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a systematic approach to troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement.
• Requires current authorization to work in the United States.
• Sandvik cannot provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this role, now or in the future.
• This role is based on site in Westminster, SC.
• Remote or international work arrangements are not available.
• Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain manufacturing processes and process formulations.
• Evaluate existing production methods and identify opportunities to improve quality, productivity, safety, and cost performance.
• Provide daily technical support to production teams, resolving process, equipment, product performance, and quality-related issues.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret process data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Design, implement, and validate process improvements and production enhancements.
• Lead capital investment projects that support advanced production technologies and new product development initiatives.
• Support Sustainability and Digital Transformation 4.0 initiatives by identifying, evaluating, and implementing emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with R&D, production technology centers, suppliers, and global production facilities to drive innovation and best practices.
• Review process requirements and assess impacts related to cost, schedules, and implementation.
• Participate in and lead continuous improvement projects focused on increasing insert quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate corrective action activities through root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and operational requirements.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and technical standards.
• Partner with production teams, maintenance personnel, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders to optimize performance.
• Support operators through technical guidance, training, and coaching.
• Promote and support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPM, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Serve as an active contributor and leader on safety, continuous improvement, HAZMAT, and cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrate visible safety leadership and foster a proactive safety culture.
• Ensure all processes comply with applicable environmental, health, safety, and industry regulations.
• Support ISO-certified quality, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Work closely with Maintenance and suppliers to improve equipment reliability and preventive maintenance programs.
• Support alternative sourcing initiatives and process improvements to reduce production costs and increase operational efficiency.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

MS Office

Multitasking

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Job description

Sandvik Coromant in Westminster, SC seeks a Process Engineer to improve insert cutting tools by shaping manufacturing processes, coordinating investments, and leading continuous improvement across operations.

You will develop and optimize manufacturing processes, establish process controls, analyze production data, and lead Lean initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency on the shop floor.