Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Growth in Windows

Spi Ind; Phenix City (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with employer-paidCon\

Paid vacation

Job summary

Sierra Pacific Industries in Phenix City, AL seeks a qualified Process Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes across our Windows division. You will design equipment layouts, troubleshoot production issues, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to launch new products.

Travel is occasional; a Bachelor's in manufacturing or mechanical engineering and 5 years of engineering experience are required, with CAD proficiency and Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, or significantly related field.
• 5 years’ experience in an engineering role with a proven track record of success.
• Working experience in the window and door industry is preferred.
• High proficiency in CAD or AutoCAD preferred.
• Preference for Six Sigma Certification – Green Belt.
• Proven highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee small to large process engineering projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective completion.
• Design and plan equipment layout.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.
• Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production.
• Develop best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes.
• Collect data for time studies and workflow analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities to apply lean manufacturing production processes across product lines at various manufacturing sites.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to facilitate the release of New Product Development projects.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve production efficiently and product quality.
• Ensure layouts and documentation are complete and production‑ready for scheduled product launches.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry‑level process engineers.
• Communicate workload and project status with engineers.
• Some travel will be expected

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or mechanical engineering

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Tools

CAD/AutoCAD

Job description

Sierra Pacific Industries in Phenix City, AL seeks a qualified Process Engineer to lead and optimize manufacturing processes across our Windows division. You will design equipment layouts, troubleshoot production issues, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to launch new products.

Travel is occasional; a Bachelor's in manufacturing or mechanical engineering and 5 years of engineering experience are required, with CAD proficiency and Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.