Process Engineer - Lean, Throughput & Cost Optimization

Actalent; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Actalent in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process development and optimization initiatives. You will examine equipment, processes, and procedures to identify improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost, and support production through troubleshooting and continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, plus experience with lean and Six Sigma, capability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Lean and Six Sigma knowledge and practical application.
• Ability to conduct capability and time studies to improve processes.
• Experience with process mapping and optimization techniques.
• Root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Responsibilities

• Examine equipment, processes, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Implement process changes and modify operating standards to enhance performance.
• Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment and provide recommendations.
• Lead process development and optimization initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Provide ongoing production support and troubleshoot process issues to minimize downtime and defects.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives by reducing scrap, rework, and cycle time.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Capability studies

Time studies

Process mapping

Root cause analysis

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Actalent in Manitowoc, WI is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process development and optimization initiatives. You will examine equipment, processes, and procedures to identify improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost, and support production through troubleshooting and continuous improvement with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, plus experience with lean and Six Sigma, capability