Process Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Lean Improvements

Apache-Mills; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Apache Mills, Inc. is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations Team in Calhoun, GA. This is a first-shift role, with regular Monday–Friday hours and occasional weekend call-ins.

The position supports production, process development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturer of floor mats. The successful candidate will collaborate with production technicians, plant maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety while applying lean principles, data-driven

Qualifications

• Engineering degree and/or technical background equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing industry.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques such as quick changeover, failure proofing, visual management.
• Lean Six Sigma experience is optimal.
• Experience in implementation of TPM and predictive maintenance is desirable.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, World Class Manufacturing or Toyota Production System.
• Experience in rubber mat manufacturing is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand Apache’s manufacturing, quality, and safety processes.
• Design, build, implement and improve process parameters and flow, to optimize the cost, quality, and production lead time.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and trainings.
• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.
• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods, and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable management to better understand future requirements needed for the manufacturing process.
• Ensure that the company’s manufacturing processes follow all government laws and regulations.
• Review and calculate labor, material, and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and make sure that machine procedures and instructions are followed to keep production equipment operational.
• Participate in training and work instructions for operators.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or technical background

Job description

Apache Mills, Inc. is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations Team in Calhoun, GA. This is a first-shift role, with regular Monday–Friday hours and occasional weekend call-ins.

The position supports production, process development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturer of floor mats. The successful candidate will collaborate with production technicians, plant maintenance, engineering, quality, and safety while applying lean principles, data-driven