Process Engineer - Metals Manufacturing

Process Engineer - Metals Manufacturing Maumee, OH Overview The company is a stable, profitable, fast‑paced manufacturer hiring a Process Engineer to focus on continuous improvement, capital equipment projects, and product development. The Process Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager. Responsibilities Drive continuous improvement efforts on the floor, focusing on optimizing cell layouts, improving tooling, and conducting production trials. Manage multiple capital equipment projects simultaneously from conception to completion, ensuring all project timelines and milestones are met, including cost justifications, ROI analyses, and budget proposals for new equipment procurement. Conduct thorough vendor research, lead the selection process, and manage ongoing vendor relationships to ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery. Maintain an active, visible presence on the production floor, partnering daily with operations to support existing business, troubleshoot issues, and meet production goals. Utilize SolidWorks to design and optimize manufacturing cell layouts, as well as custom fixtures, gauges, and carts. Partner closely with management, engineering, sales, and operations staff to evaluate manufacturing capabilities, address tooling requirements, and streamline production. Manage the engineering change system efficiently to ensure process updates support active production while meeting strict customer requirements. Develop and execute strategies to eliminate waste, find cost savings, and boost productivity across all manufacturing processes. Foster and lead cross‑functional teams to bridge the gap between the operations and engineering departments, improving overall morale and process effectiveness. Plan, develop, and launch prototypes, while actively managing process and product development trials. Participate in new program launches to ensure timely execution that meets production requirements, productivity goals, customer timelines, and financial targets. Collaborate on brainstorming sessions to develop new product concepts and value‑engineered improvements. Deliver and participate in live customer demonstrations of new products and processes. Assist in developing engineering standards while tracking and reporting key performance measurables to the management team. Other duties as delegated by management. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, ideally in a mechanical oriented technical field. At least 3-5 years of similar process or manufacturing engineering experience. Experience working in metals environments, such as stamping, machining, fabrication, etc. Strong continuous improvement background with proven examples of scrap reductions, efficiency improvements, etc. Capital equipment projects, including timeline management. Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T. 3D modeling software experience. General understanding of the APQP process, including FMEA and Production Part Approval. Preferred Skills SolidWorks Automation Budget management Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies Benefits 100% FREE employee medical coverage starting first day. Competitive bonus potential. 401K match of 50% up to 10% (100% vested on day one). Paid holidays. Short‑term and long‑term disability. Life insurance. HSA contribution. Vacation. Clean facility and excellent office environment. Location Maumee, OH. Local candidates only; relocation not offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr