Senior Process Engineer - NPI & Automation Specialist

Ariens Co.; Town of Brillion (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Apprenticeship Programs

Safety shoes reimbursement

Job summary

AriensCo in Brillion, WI is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to drive manufacturing process improvements, automation, and new product development support. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, lead capital projects, and improve efficiency and safety across facilities.

The role emphasizes design-for-manufacturability, data management in ERP, and evaluating emerging technologies to sustain competitive manufacturing excellence.

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 design-for-manufacturability feedback and determine required process, equipment, and tooling changes.
• Research, develop, and implement manufacturing process improvements to support new product introductions, equipment upgrades, capacity expansion, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating existing processes and equipment, identifying opportunities for enhancement, 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 lead integration of automation technologies.
• Develop CAPEX business cases, including cost analysis, ROI calculations, project timelines, vendor selection, and implementation planning.
• Lead process improvement studies and experiments to increase efficiency, improve quality, reduce costs, and enhance workplace safety.
• Coordinate and manage process trials for new products, equipment, and process changes to ensure successful implementation into production.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Tooling, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing initiatives and resolve process challenges.
• Research innovative manufacturing methods, tooling, and industry best practices to improve operations and mitigate process risks.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or similar

5+ years Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering experience

Job description

AriensCo in Brillion, WI is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to drive manufacturing process improvements, automation, and new product development support. You will partner with Engineering, Operations, Quality and cross-functional teams to optimize processes, lead capital projects, and improve efficiency and safety across facilities.

The role emphasizes design-for-manufacturability, data management in ERP, and evaluating emerging technologies to sustain competitive manufacturing excellence.