Senior Project Engineer- Manufacturing & Process Excellence

Weiler Abrasives Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Weiler Abrasives Group is seeking a senior manufacturing engineer to lead capital projects and drive process improvements across high-volume operations. You will plan and manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets, coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time startup and validation.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning process design, equipment readiness, andDocumentation to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8–10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing/industrialization/process engineering.
• Experience leading capital projects and manufacturing improvements preferred.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and process documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; ERP/MRP experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects from scope through implementation and closure.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource needs.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, contractors, and manufacturing teams.
• Monitor project performance against timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Manage equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, validation, and startup activities.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and leadership presentations.
• Support new product introductions and production transfers between facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Support readiness for new equipment and processes including commissioning and training.
• Analyze workflows to reduce waste and improve productivity.
• Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to improve uptime and stability.
• Develop SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation.
• Support process validation, capability studies, and root cause investigations.
• Assist with facility expansions and capacity planning.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost reduction.

Skills

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Weiler Abrasives Group is seeking a senior manufacturing engineer to lead capital projects and drive process improvements across high-volume operations. You will plan and manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets, coordinating with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time startup and validation.

The role emphasizes Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, with responsibilities spanning process design, equipment readiness, andDocumentation to