Process Engineering Technician - Lean Manufacturing & Quality

Kimball International; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimball International is seeking a Process Engineering Technician in Fordsville, KY. The role focuses on conducting studies to optimize process flow, reduce defects, and ensure on-time delivery while aligning with safety and ergonomic standards.

Responsibilities include line design support, cycle/TAKT analysis, root-cause investigations, and implementing manufacturing process strategies. Collaboration across safety, quality, and operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment that is results driven.
• Previous production/ quality experience

Responsibilities

• Supports development of identifying appropriate cycle, TAKT and product throughput time.
• Review production and labor daily
• Supports development of line designs, work station and operational definitions.
• Support development of line and work station design. This will include assessments and adjustments to enhance productivity and adjust capacity as needed.
• Able to apply concepts such as DFA/DFM, Lean Manufacturing/DFT, Poka-Yoke, etc.
• Supports setting up processes that include a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastic and glass.
• Assists in developing processes that are safe and ergonomically suitable
• Develops, communicates and participates in implementing manufacturing process strategies capable of producing defect free products that consistently meet customer requirements for value and pricing.
• Conducts root cause investigations
• Develops root cause investigations
• Develops work instructions and OMS
• Plans and identifies fixture and hand tools, incorporating mistake proofing into the process.

Skills

Team Oriented

Strong drive for success

Customer centric

Integrity

Creative thinking

Flexible and open to change

Excellent problem solving skills

Able to build & sustain relationships

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Kimball International is seeking a Process Engineering Technician in Fordsville, KY. The role focuses on conducting studies to optimize process flow, reduce defects, and ensure on-time delivery while aligning with safety and ergonomic standards.

Responsibilities include line design support, cycle/TAKT analysis, root-cause investigations, and implementing manufacturing process strategies. Collaboration across safety, quality, and operations is essential.