What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Process Engineer (Mechanical) position at Jacuzzi Group?
Jacuzzi Group is a leading global manufacturer, specializing in hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment. With a diverse portfolio of well-known brands and over 65 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing innovative wellness products to consumers worldwide. We’re currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Process Engineer to join our team!
We are looking for an exceptional Senior Process Engineer (Mechanical/Industrial) to lead plant optimization initiatives for our foam product manufacturing operations. In this high impact role, you will analyze and improve production processes, optimize factory floor layouts, and implement best-in-class manufacturing practices to increase efficiency, safety, and throughput. Your expertise will directly enhance product quality, reduce downtime, and drive operational excellence throughout the plant.
Responsibilities
- Optimize plant layout by designing and improving factory floor layouts to maximize space utilization, improve safety, and support future growth.
- Improve productivity by studying the current process and identifying bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and wasted movement, developing and implementing solutions that increase throughput and reduce cost.
- Material flow optimization in planning and implementing efficient material handling, storage and inventory control systems to streamline production flow and minimize delays.
- Champion the adoption of next generation automation technologies, proactively identifying and integrating advanced automated solutions to drive productivity, consistency, and long-term plant competitiveness.
- Drive ongoing enhancement initiatives to enhance plant operations, remove obstacles, and maximize equipment efficiency.
- Review and analyze production data to uncover trends, spot inefficiencies, and understand the underlying causes of downtime and scrap.
- Develop, document, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for critical plant processes.
- Evaluate and introduce new technologies and automation to improve cycle time, throughput, and quality.
- Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and production teams to effectively resolve mechanical and process challenges.
- Mentor and train engineering and operations teams on lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and other best practices.
- Prepare detailed reports, analyses, and recommendations for leadership on plant performance improvements.
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Willingness to take direction and learn from others; an enthusiastic self-starter who seeks out challenges.
- Ability to multi tasks and work efficiently under tight timelines.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities
- Enthusiastic individual with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service in a manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work well with others, self-motivated, strong team building skills.
- Experience in the bath or building products industry a plus.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 10 years of process manufacturing engineering experience in a plant environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in plant optimization, lean manufacturing, and process automation.
- Hands-on experience with equipment layout, process flow, and capital project implementation.
- Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), MS Office, and data analysis tools.
- Salary starting at $90,000 (based on experience)
- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA
- 401K with matching program
- Positive company culture, supportive team/management
- Future growth potential into Supervisor/Management role
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