What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at The Edge Group?
Process Engineer
Elizabethtown, KY
We’re hiring a Process Engineer for our long-standing client, a global automotive glass manufacturer, at their Elizabethtown facility. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to drive innovation, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and have a direct impact on manufacturing processes. You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing operations to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, while leading teams toward operational excellence and ensuring all performance requirements are met.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, implement and monitor processes and operating systems for the manufacture of glass products.
- Assist, advise, troubleshoot and expedite resolutions of corrective actions to facilitate cost reduction and control, work simplifications, safety, associate relations, budgetary conformance or other department needs.
- Create, edit and maintain documentation to maintain certifications.
- Monitor and improve efficiency, output, safety and quality of manufacturing processes.
- Assist in strategic planning, training and development of all associates.
- Lead technical and operating personnel in a team environment to improve processes.
Primary Requirements:
- BS Engineering, preferably Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- 4 years process engineering experience in a manufacturing and/or automotive environment
- Utilize problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Fishbone, KT, 8D, etc.
- Experience leading continuous improvement activities
- Strong analytical and project management skills
- Knowledge of PFMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC and APQP processes
- Knowledge of quality systems, such as TS and IATF 16949
This role offers a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary and bonus, comprehensive benefits, paid time off and the opportunity to work for a leading global manufacturing organization.
