Process Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) seeks a Process Engineer to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes in Fort Smith, AR. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and time-study methods to improve productivity and reduce waste across multiple production lines.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to implement changes and validate processes.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing or process engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and process validation preferred.
• CAD experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks; ERP and engineering change processes experience.
• ISO 9001/IATF 16949 knowledge desirable.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Aufgaben

• Analyze and optimize manufacturing processes to improve productivity, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and time study methodologies to improve process performance.
• Design and implement process improvements, equipment changes, and manufacturing layouts.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, process flow diagrams, and setup documentation.
• Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Partner with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Materials, and Engineering teams to solve production challenges and improve operations.
• Support new product launches, manufacturing feasibility reviews, and engineering change implementation.
• Monitor KPIs including scrap, downtime, and rework while leading root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Lead Kaizen events, cost reduction projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical training and process guidance to production teams while supporting a culture of safety and quality.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Structured problem solving

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

HSM (Hickory Springs Manufacturing) seeks a Process Engineer to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes in Fort Smith, AR. You will apply Lean, Six Sigma, and time-study methods to improve productivity and reduce waste across multiple production lines.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams to implement changes and validate processes.