Process Engineer - Manufacturing: Lean & Continuous Improvement

American Woodmark; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation Days

401(k) Match

Tuition Assistance

Relocation Assistance when available

Job summary

American Woodmark is seeking a Process Engineer to drive focused projects and standardization of processes, advancing expertise in process improvements, advanced applications, technologies, and equipment maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing with large process systems, experience on the plant floor, and proficiency in process controls, with Six Sigma being a plus. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is preferred, and relocation benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience with large process systems.
• Direct plant floor experience with process equipment and controls.
• Experience in material flows, continuous improvement, and process analysis.
• Six Sigma training is a plus.
• Track record of successful project management.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues on component machining and assembly equipment; oversee repair; develop tracking and preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Maintain control over machining, dust extraction, assembly, and adhesives.
• Operator training; develop and update training materials; oversee training of new operators.
• Assist maintenance with complex electrical or mechanical problems when support is required.
• File all technical documents related to component operations (electrical prints, PLC/VFD programs).
• Oversee/perform machine upgrades to improve uptime and first pass yield.
• Provide updates to PM system and training to maintenance; lead improvements to predictive maintenance (vibration analysis, thermograph, amp draw, etc.).
• Participate in assigned teams/projects; ensure policy compliance; promote safe, productive environment; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Process controls

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Project management

Team collaboration

MS Project

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Electrical/maintenance certifications

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

American Woodmark is seeking a Process Engineer to drive focused projects and standardization of processes, advancing expertise in process improvements, advanced applications, technologies, and equipment maintenance.

Ideal candidates will have 3+ years in manufacturing with large process systems, experience on the plant floor, and proficiency in process controls, with Six Sigma being a plus. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is preferred, and relocation benefits may apply.