Senior Process Engineer - Lean Manufacturing Leader

Paycor; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead high-impact manufacturing initiatives, shaping plant performance and mentoring talent. You will champion Lean methods, improve safety and quality, and collaborate across functions to drive cost reductions and on-time launches.

This role offers visibility and ownership in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent STEM field.
• 8-12+ years of Process/Manufacturing Engineering experience in high-volume manufacturing, automotive preferred.
• Experience leading complex process improvements and manufacturing optimization.
• Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting new product launches, process validation, and capital equipment procurement and industrialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing process improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction
• Develop, optimize, and standardize manufacturing processes, workflows, tooling
• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for manufacturing/assembly operations and process engineering activities
• Troubleshoot production and process quality issues and implement corrective actions
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction and process stability
• Lead manufacturing readiness activities for new product launches, including process development, PFMEA support, tooling, equipment implementation, and process validation
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify trends, and improvement opportunities
• Support capital equipment projects from concept development and justification through implementation and industrialization
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Program Management teams to resolve operational challenges
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, standard work, and process flow diagrams
• Mentor and support other engineers and technical team members through coaching and knowledge sharing
• Identify and implement innovative solutions that improve manufacturing performance and scalability
• Support customer requirements and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve quality, and enhance overall operational performance
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the organization

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

CAD (AutoCAD/SolidWorks)

Manufacturing/process engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Mentoring/leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent STEM

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Motus Integrated Technologies in Spartanburg, SC, seeks a Senior Process Engineer to lead high-impact manufacturing initiatives, shaping plant performance and mentoring talent. You will champion Lean methods, improve safety and quality, and collaborate across functions to drive cost reductions and on-time launches.

This role offers visibility and ownership in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.