What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Johnson Electric?
Join Our Team as a Process Engineer at Johnson Electric!
Location: Springfield, TN (onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing position
As our next Process Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes. Your expertise in automotive manufacturing and process engineering will be crucial in ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance while supporting continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.
Location: Springfield, TN (onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing position
As our next Process Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes. Your expertise in automotive manufacturing and process engineering will be crucial in ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance while supporting continuous improvement and compliance initiatives.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.
- Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.
- Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.
- Global Mobility: Opportunities for international assignments and transfers to broaden your career horizons.
- Ethical Practices: A commitment to ethical business practices and integrity in all operations.
- Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes
- Analyze production data and implement corrective actions to improve performance
- Support APQP activities including Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans
- Maintain process documentation such as SOPs and work instructions
- Collaborate with Quality, Production, and Maintenance teams to resolve issues
- Support new equipment installation and process improvements
- Monitor key process KPIs such as scrap, yield, and cycle time
- Participate in audits and ensure compliance with quality standards
- Support training and development of operators
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
- 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
- Experience supporting IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 environments
- Experience participating in audits and compliance programs
- Strong cross‑functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Experience training operators and supporting shop floor initiatives
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.