What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at American Bath Group?
Process Engineer
About American Bath Group (ABG)
American Bath Group (ABG) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality bathware products, serving residential and commercial markets across North America. We are committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and developing innovative products that enhance everyday life.
We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to improve manufacturing performance, increase throughput, reduce defects, and drive measurable cost savings.
Why Join ABG?
- High-impact engineering role with direct influence on production performance.
- Opportunity to drive continuous improvement, robotics, and automation initiatives.
- Competitive salary and full benefits package.
- Growth opportunities across ABG’s nationwide network of manufacturing facilities.
Position Summary
The Process Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing manufacturing processes, improving equipment efficiency, and enhancing product quality. This position drives Lean and Six Sigma initiatives, leads process development projects, and supports automation, robotics, and continuous improvement across the plant.
This is a high-impact role supporting steel tub, shower base, and porcelain enamel operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Improve manufacturing processes for steel tubs and shower bases (drawing, trimming, assembly, packaging).
- Enhance porcelain enamel production processes (stamping, assembly, enameling, urethane coatings).
- Lead cost-savings, productivity, and throughput improvement projects.
- Optimize and train operators on Fanuc robotic pendant programming.
- Apply Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and Six Sigma methods to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
- Support new product introduction and transitions into stable manufacturing.
- Maintain quality standards, procedures, CTQs, and documentation.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and nonconforming materials.
- Execute capital projects from concept through implementation.
- Analyze quality and production data to identify trends and performance opportunities.
- Work closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve workflow and operational performance.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Experience improving manufacturing processes in a production environment.
- Proficiency with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools (Yellow or Green Belt preferred).
- Hands-on robotic programming experience (Fanuc strongly preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret production and quality data.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple technical projects with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
- Knowledge of quality systems, equipment optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, OR an associate degree with equivalent technical experience.
- 2–5 years of manufacturing engineering or process improvement experience required; 5 years preferred.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies preferred.
- Experience with robotic programming, automation, or control systems is a plus.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and be on the production floor for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- Comfortable working in varying temperatures, noise levels, and manufacturing environments.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
American Bath Group (ABG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability,