Refurbishment Process Engineer

Fragile; Greenfield (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fragile, based in Indiana, seeks a hands-on Refurbishment Process Engineer to analyze and optimize repair workflows across electronics and consumer devices. You will lead continuous improvement initiatives, apply Lean, 5S, and cellular layouts to minimize cycle times, reduce bottlenecks, and lower refurbishment costs.

You will design line layouts, balance lines, develop SOPs with technicians, and implement KPI tracking for FPY, MTTR, scrap, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience in process optimization and shop-floor layouts.
• 2–6 years in high-mix manufacturing, electronics assembly, remanufacturing, or refurbishing.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Proficient data manipulation and visualization to analyze cycle times and baselines.

Responsibilities

• Map and redesign intake, triage, repair, testing, and repacking lines to boost throughput.
• Perform time-and-motion studies to balance workloads and reduce idle time.
• Create clear SOPs, visuals, and teardown guides to reduce variance and rework.
• Specify and layout ergonomic, ESD-safe benches and testing rigs.
• Track FPY, MTTR, scrap, and labor metrics to drive improvements.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and HR on onboarding and parts staging.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

High-mix manufacturing

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Tools

Excel

Minitab

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a hands‑on, proactive Refurbishment Process Engineer to analyze, design, and optimize our growing repair and overhaul workflows. In this role, you will lead continuous improvement initiatives across our multi-category processing lines—spanning desktop/laptop PCs, commercial & consumer coffee machines, robot vacuum cleaners, and small consumer electronics. The ideal candidate will combine industrial engineering principles (Lean, 5S, cellular layout) with practical shop‑floor setups to minimize cycle times, eliminate bottlenecks, boost first‑pass yield, and lower unit refurbishment costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Workflow Design & Cell Optimization: Map, analyze, and redesign intake, triage, component‑level repair, testing, and repacking lines to maximize shop‑floor throughput across high‑mix product lines.
• Line Balancing & Bottleneck Resolution: Perform time‑and‑motion studies across varying product categories (electronics vs. electro‑mechanical units) to eliminate idle time, balance operator workloads, and optimize takt time.
• Standardized Operations (SOPs): Author clear, scalable Standard Operating Procedures, visual job aids, and quality teardown guides in close collaboration with lead technicians to reduce variance and rework rates.
• Workstation & Tooling Ergonomics: Specify, source, and layout ESD‑safe electronics benches, fluidic/descaling stations for coffee equipment, and automated test rigs to optimize technician speed, ergonomics, and safety.
• Yield & Quality Analytics: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including First‑Pass Yield (FPY), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), scrap rate, and labor efficiency to drive data‑driven improvements.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with Supply Chain to optimize spare parts staging/kitting at point‑of‑use, and collaborate with HR on technical onboarding and skills matrices for shop‑floor repair staff.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on Engineering Aptitude: Strong industrial or manufacturing engineering expertise with a passion for physical process optimization, shop‑floor line setups, and technical problem‑solving.
• Relevant Experience: 2–6 years of engineering experience in high‑mix manufacturing, electronics assembly, remanufacturing, or overhaul/refurbishment facilities.
• Education & Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
• Technical Breadth: Practical mastery of Lean principles (5S, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Kanban, Poka‑Yoke) alongside a solid understanding of electro‑mechanical systems, circuit board/ESD handling, and fluidic/thermal testing setups.
• Analytical & Data Skills: High attention to detail with proficiency in data manipulation and visualization tools (Excel, Minitab, Power BI, or Tableau) to analyze cycle times and establish operational baselines.