Process Engineer, Manufacturing: Optimize Methods

White Drive Motors and Steering LLC; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

White Drive Motors and Steering LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to troubleshoot manufacturing methods, drive improvements, and optimize tool utilization. You will collaborate with manufacturing leaders to modify processes and reduce costs while maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree and at least five years of relevant manufacturing experience, with strong analytical and technical communication skills to document procedures and guide teams.

Qualifications

• Must have a four-year degree in mechanical, electrical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Five years of manufacturing/industrial-related experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement new or modified manufacturing methods to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Investigate and analyze production methods to determine modifications that increase production.
• Observe and analyze high scrap or rework operations and propose solutions.
• Collect data on cost, efficiency, space, and handling to support method changes.

Skills

Manufacturing methods

Cost reduction

Process analysis

Material science knowledge

Robotics systems

Technical writing

Human relations

CNC programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CNC machines/programming

Robotics systems

Vision and sensors technologies

Job description

White Drive Motors and Steering LLC is seeking a Process Engineer to troubleshoot manufacturing methods, drive improvements, and optimize tool utilization. You will collaborate with manufacturing leaders to modify processes and reduce costs while maintaining quality and safety.

The role requires a four-year engineering degree and at least five years of relevant manufacturing experience, with strong analytical and technical communication skills to document procedures and guide teams.