Process Engineer

Position Summary: Responsible for special projects and related engineering assistance in support of manufacturing operations. Primary Responsibilities: Utilize engineering disciplines to trouble shoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor through put to reduce costs. Interacts with Engineering on process items. Communicates foreseen issues with the manufacturing manager for discussion and possible resolution. Updates/improves current production run cards. Coordinates and performs trial runs on current processes and equipment. Notes and tracks issues for resolution. Initiates improvements to existing systems, processes, machinery, and equipment to support manufacturing functions and operations. Creates or constructs process flow. Perform time studies on current production work centers. May make customer visits for job/product related involvement. Interacts with Supervisors, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, Continuous Improvement, and Quality areas on job related functions. Keeps abreast of technology improvements, recommends and justifies implementation of equipment and process establishing cost reduction improvements. Works on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects. Statistically analyzes gathered data in test runs and makes recommendations based upon analysis. May work with suppliers on conducting material and product test and evaluations. Works closely with shift supervisors and department managers to ensure proper quality operations of processes and equipment. Provides training for supervisors, set-up techs and operators when needed. May on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description. Education and Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with two years of project engineering experience in a manufacturing plant environment or the equivalent work experience. Ability to focus and lead multi-disciplinary task teams. PLC and/or robotic programming experience is a plus. SolidWork software experience is a plus. Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary. Work Environment/Work Conditions: Work time will be spent in a standard office environment and manufacturing plant. Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on the manufacturing floor Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Spring Lake, MI 49456: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person