Process Engineer: Lean, Data-Driven Improvement

Judge Direct Placement; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

3 weeks vacation

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process ownership and continuous improvement initiatives across value streams. You will analyze data, drive defect reduction, and design standards and control plans to deliver measurable plant-floor results.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering and production teams to implement upgrades and sustain gains, while mentoring others and maintaining a strong quality focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive responsibility in improvement initiatives within manufacturing.
• Experience with rubber or plastic products is highly desirable.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional teams and delivering CI results.
• Strong knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficiency with Minitab or equivalent statistical software.
• Experience with ARENA or equivalent simulation software.
• Proficiency in 2D CAD layout design.
• Intermediate to advanced time and motion studies and capacity evaluations.
• Project management experience; familiarity with Gantt charts.
• Familiarity with automotive quality systems: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, PFD, PCP.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for assigned processes; lead scrap and cost reduction initiatives.
• Plan, organize, and present data collection for defect reduction and improvements.
• Design and implement work standards, quality control charts, and OE tools.
• Lead cross-functional teams with floor-level engagement.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, design/ product engineering, and materials teams.
• Develop equipment upgrade plans to enhance performance and reliability.
• Provide technical advisory support to maintenance; diagnose equipment issues.
• Develop and maintain performance metrics; apply statistical analysis and time studies.
• Utilize CAD to model and optimize production layouts and workflows.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Minitab

ARENA

CAD (2D layout)

Microsoft Office

Gantt charts

Job description

Judge Direct Placement is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process ownership and continuous improvement initiatives across value streams. You will analyze data, drive defect reduction, and design standards and control plans to deliver measurable plant-floor results.

You will collaborate with multiple engineering and production teams to implement upgrades and sustain gains, while mentoring others and maintaining a strong quality focus.