Senior Process Engineer - Lean Ops, Automation & Safety

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k) program with company contrib.

Product discounts

Flexible time off

Adoption benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement, safety, and equipment optimization across the plant.

You will identify, define, and implement process enhancements measurable by risk reduction and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). You will install, validate, and set up advanced process equipment and automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of industrial/manufacturing engineering experience.
• 5+ years in process improvement with demonstrated projects and impact.
• Knowledge of PDCA, SMED, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team and communicate at all levels.
• Experience writing SOP and work instructions.
• Proven facilitation, leadership, mentoring, and training skills.
• Willingness to work long hours on the plant floor.

Responsibilities

• Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes.
• Design, test, and install new equipment, automation systems, and facilities upgrades.
• Develop data-driven improvements focusing on OEE, MUV, Takt, CM, ROI, BOM, MTBF, and WIP reduction.
• Evaluate operations and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Lead RCA teams to resolve operational hindrances and document lessons learned.
• Identify, plan, and facilitate strategic capital projects and standard plant practices.
• Provide leadership, training, and technical support for related processes.

Skills

Process improvement

SMED

PDCA

Six Sigma

SOP writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC knowledge

SOP development tools

Job description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead continuous improvement, safety, and equipment optimization across the plant.

You will identify, define, and implement process enhancements measurable by risk reduction and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). You will install, validate, and set up advanced process equipment and automation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.