Senior Process Engineer - Automation & Efficiency

Ariens Co.; Fayetteville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Parental Leave

Onsite Health Clinic

Job summary

AriensCo is looking for a Sr. Process Engineer to play a key role in supporting new product development, process improvement, automation, and manufacturing efficiency at our Fayetteville, TN location.

This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other teams to optimize processes and lead capital projects. The position drives continuous improvement, develops ERP data, conducts time studies, and leads automation initiatives to improve productivity, safety, and ROI in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial/Manufacturing Management, or a similar field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Design Engineering during new product development to provide DFx feedback and determine process, equipment, and tooling changes.
• Research, develop, and implement manufacturing process improvements to support new product introductions, equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, and efficiency initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes and equipment, identifying opportunities, and staying current on emerging manufacturing technologies.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing process data within the ERP system, including routings, work centers, labor standards, material usage, and task definitions.
• Conduct time studies, prototype builds, and process validations to establish and maintain accurate manufacturing standards.
• Research, plan, and implement automation solutions that improve productivity, quality, safety, and ROI.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering to optimize products for automation and integrate automation into operations.
• Develop CAPEX business cases, including cost analysis, ROI, timelines, vendor selection, and implementation planning.
• Lead process improvement studies and experiments to increase efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Coordinate and manage process trials for new products, equipment, and changes to ensure successful production.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing initiatives.
• Research innovative manufacturing methods, tooling, and best practices to mitigate risks.
• Benchmark processes and technologies for competitive advantage and operational excellence.
• Develop training materials, standard work instructions, and process documentation for manufacturing teams.
• Train operators on new equipment, processes, and standards.
• Support safety, quality, productivity, and strategic planning with technical expertise and problem solving.
• Diagnose and resolve manufacturing, equipment, process, and quality issues.

Skills

Process engineering

Continuous improvement

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or similar

Job description

AriensCo is looking for a Sr. Process Engineer to play a key role in supporting new product development, process improvement, automation, and manufacturing efficiency at our Fayetteville, TN location.

This role partners with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and other teams to optimize processes and lead capital projects. The position drives continuous improvement, develops ERP data, conducts time studies, and leads automation initiatives to improve productivity, safety, and ROI in a