Process Engineer Project Lead

About the Role
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on safety, product quality, and efficiency while driving positive change in manufacturing processes? As a Process Engineer - Project Lead, you will spearhead initiatives that improve work environments, elevate product standards, and optimize processes, directly influencing the company's bottom line. This dynamic role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, purchasing, planning, and maintenance, to implement cutting-edge processes, equipment, and assembly systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Project Leader for implementing new processes, equipment, and assembly systems.
• Analyze equipment, operations, and procedures to identify opportunities for improvements in safety, quality, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate vendor proposals and make strategic recommendations for equipment purchases.
• Select and apply modern manufacturing processes to deliver products at a competitive cost.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to optimize both current and new manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to ensure equipment operates at peak efficiency.
• Specify tools, jigs, and fixtures to support manufacturing.
• Coordinate projects and resolve daily troubleshooting challenges.
• Develop process documentation, including visual work instructions.
• Support production with process troubleshooting and deliver measurable cost reductions (scrap, rework, cycle time).

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Material Science, Mechanical, Welding, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering; OR 6+ years of equivalent experience with proven expertise in the field.
• 2+ years managing capital projects involving new equipment and/or systems.
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, Pro E, SolidWorks Creo) is required.
• 2-4 years of project engineering experience in a metal manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of equipment, systems, and engineering principles applicable to the discipline.
• Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing, process mapping, capability studies, FMEA, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Skills and Abilities:

• Expertise in applying engineering principles to design and processes.
• Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams.
• A passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Commitment to achieving world-class performance standards.