Sr. Process Engineer

Saia-Burgess Automotive Actuators LLC; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to lead advanced manufacturing processes, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement at the Springfield, TN site. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance, with APQP, PFMEA, and IATF 16949 compliance support, and collaboration with global teams.

You will oversee process optimization, product launches, and capacity improvements, leveraging knowledge of Allen-Bradley and Keyence PLCs, plus Lean Six Sigma

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 7+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing processes and improvement initiatives.
• Support product launches and automation projects.
• Optimize safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and MSA.
• Lead process capability studies and DOE activities.
• Support IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Keyence PLCs

Lean Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Join Our Team as a Process Engineer at Johnson Electric! Location: Springfield, TN (100% onsite) Relocation: Relocation Support Provided Travel: Less than 5% Vacancy Type: Existing Position As our next Senior Process Engineer, you will lead advanced manufacturing processes, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to deliver world-class safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Lead high-impact manufacturing and automation projects.
• Work with robotics, PLCs, machine vision and Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional teams.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Mentor engineering talent.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead manufacturing processes and improvement initiatives.
• Support product launches and automation projects.
• Optimize safety, quality, productivity and cost performance.
• Support APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC and MSA.
• Lead process capability studies and DOE activities.
• Support IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 compliance.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley and Keyence PLCs.
• Experience with Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership skills.

Bonus Points

• If You Have KUKA robot experience.
• AI vision systems experience.
• Capital equipment implementation experience.
• Balancing concepts knowledge.

What we offer

Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish.

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.

Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.

Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.

Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems.

We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values.

Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company.

Our people are our company’s most valuable asset.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background.

We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.

About Johnson Electric Group

The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, Lawn & Garden Equipment, Warehouse Automation, Liquid Cooling and Robotic joints.

The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 30,000 individuals in over 20 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). For more information, visit johnsonelectric.com.

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