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In addition, develop systems and methods, and recommend equipment to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met.\nEssential Functions\nVerify and check processes on drawings and master lists before released to the floor.\nAnalyze production operations, determine and specify the most efficient operator methods, stock positioning, and individual work station assignment.\nTime study operations and establish production standards for operation and operations where manufacturing changes have occurred.\nDesign fixtures and check gages for manual / robotic welding on pertinent parts\nWork with the Tool Room on fixture / gage concepts and the making of them\nAssist in establishing Standard Counts List for packaging on certain jobs.\nIdentify and research potential cost reductions and prepare written proposals with cost justifications.\nAssist in the training and skill development of direct and indirect employees.\nAssist Employee Teams in the continuous improvement of operational processes.\nConduct process evaluations for new operations or changes to existing operations.\nEstablish equipment requirements for efficient manufacturing.\nMaintain the BOM and Rates files.\nDevelop custom process sheets and QA sheets on complex parts and or where pertinent\nCreate Route Sheets for new jobs and continually update existing Route Sheets.\nMake studies and analyze various production operations; develop most efficient manufacturing methods from the standpoint of equipment, machine capacities, tooling, setups, ergonomics, etc. on new products or new or changed methods necessitated by new equipment, engineering changes or special requirements.\nEstablish proper sequence of operations within and between departments.\nAnalyze non-standard conditions and compare operator and department performance and make recommendations for correction.\nEvaluate labor efficiency and variances; advise supervisors on appropriate action.\nConduct special studies of production operations as needed.\nEvaluate and develop efficient methods and standards for direct and indirect labor.\nPrepare layouts to provide for efficient plant operation and material flow.\nAssist in developing capital equipment requirements and budget.\nPerform special assignments, as directed by the Plant Manager.\nRequirements\nBachelor degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or Pertinent Experience or Certifications.\nPlus 5-7 years broad engineering and manufacturing experience. Understanding of the basics and, above all, the use of common sense and the ability to motivate people.\nMetal fabrication experience.\nExcellent oral and written communications skills.\nStrong problem solving skills.\nNote: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in the document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\nDental insurance\nHealth insurance\nLife insurance\nPaid time off\nRetirement plan\nApplication Question(s):\nHow many years of process engineering experience do you have?\nEducation:\nHigh school or equivalent (Preferred)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Precision Prototype Manufacturing","rawCompany":"precision prototype manufacturing","city":"Eaton Rapids","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:14:25.916Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2112.03","title":"Manufacturing Engineers","slug":"manufacturing-engineers"},{"code":"17-2112.00","title":"Industrial Engineers","slug":"industrial-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"332313","title":"Plate Work Manufacturing","slug":"plate-work-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Process Engineer","description":"Engineer\nCompany: Precision Prototype and Manufacturing\nLocation: Eaton Rapids, MI / Litchfield, MI\nReports to: Engineering manager\nDirect Reports: None\nScope of Position\nDevelop and maintain production standards, operational methods, conduct cost comparison studies, feasibility studies, plant layouts, plant loading and production routing procedures. In addition, develop systems and methods, and recommend equipment to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met.\nEssential Functions\nVerify and check processes on drawings and master lists before released to the floor.\nAnalyze production operations, determine and specify the most efficient operator methods, stock positioning, and individual work station assignment.\nTime study operations and establish production standards for operation and operations where manufacturing changes have occurred.\nDesign fixtures and check gages for manual / robotic welding on pertinent parts\nWork with the Tool Room on fixture / gage concepts and the making of them\nAssist in establishing Standard Counts List for packaging on certain jobs.\nIdentify and research potential cost reductions and prepare written proposals with cost justifications.\nAssist in the training and skill development of direct and indirect employees.\nAssist Employee Teams in the continuous improvement of operational processes.\nConduct process evaluations for new operations or changes to existing operations.\nEstablish equipment requirements for efficient manufacturing.\nMaintain the BOM and Rates files.\nDevelop custom process sheets and QA sheets on complex parts and or where pertinent\nCreate Route Sheets for new jobs and continually update existing Route Sheets.\nMake studies and analyze various production operations; develop most efficient manufacturing methods from the standpoint of equipment, machine capacities, tooling, setups, ergonomics, etc. on new products or new or changed methods necessitated by new equipment, engineering changes or special requirements.\nEstablish proper sequence of operations within and between departments.\nAnalyze non-standard conditions and compare operator and department performance and make recommendations for correction.\nEvaluate labor efficiency and variances; advise supervisors on appropriate action.\nConduct special studies of production operations as needed.\nEvaluate and develop efficient methods and standards for direct and indirect labor.\nPrepare layouts to provide for efficient plant operation and material flow.\nAssist in developing capital equipment requirements and budget.\nPerform special assignments, as directed by the Plant Manager.\nRequirements\nBachelor degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or Pertinent Experience or Certifications.\nPlus 5-7 years broad engineering and manufacturing experience. 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