Process Engineer: Lean Manufacturing & Process Improvement

MIER RECRUITMENT; Fairdale (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MIER RECRUITMENT is seeking a Process Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Fairdale, KY. You will own manufacturing processes, optimize layouts, and drive lean initiatives while collaborating with Product Development Engineering on prototyping and first articles.

You will define process docs, support tooling design, and lead DFMEA/PFMEA activities, aiming to improve safety, quality and throughput in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to perform highly accurate work consistently.
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple urgent tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to understand, define and analyze data content and generate reports.
• Experience with electronic document management systems setup, processes and reporting.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication, knowledge of QC techniques and metrology.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and qualification requirements.
• Logical approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes and engineering systems.
• Process production packages in Visual ERP system and hand over to production floor.
• Design and improve the layout of the manufacturing facility and identify capital equipment and tooling needs.
• Define and set up new manufacturing lines using lean principles (5S, Kanban, Six Sigma, VSM).
• Design and specify tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist in quoting special product/equipment with specific specs.
• Develop and analyze work processes, measure and report performance.
• Structure and manage manufacturing processes and documentation (SOPs, work instructions).
• Provide shop floor engineering support and troubleshoot fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and hydraulics issues.
• Apply DFM/DFXA and lean manufacturing to improve manufacturability and throughput.
• Drive assembly and validation of development and pre-production units; capture lessons learned for final product.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Multi-task management

Data analysis & reporting

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Quality control & metrology

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

Tools

Electronic document management systems

Job description

MIER RECRUITMENT is seeking a Process Engineer for a permanent, on-site role in Fairdale, KY. You will own manufacturing processes, optimize layouts, and drive lean initiatives while collaborating with Product Development Engineering on prototyping and first articles.

You will define process docs, support tooling design, and lead DFMEA/PFMEA activities, aiming to improve safety, quality and throughput in a fast-paced environment.