Staff MFG Process Engineer (Process Owner)
ZT Systems
About the Role The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the measurement and analysis of manufacturing processes, developing processes and related tooling, implementing standard operating procedures, driving continuous improvements in the factory, implementing new technologies, leading and supporting long‑term initiatives, teaching best practices for engineering and factory execution, and mentoring more junior members of the Manufacturing Engineering Team. The Process Owner’s scope of responsibility covers deep knowledge and support for an assigned production process (Assembly, Integration, Testing, or Shipment Preparation) as well as the interaction of their process with the overall factory flow. What You Will Do Process Ownership Root cause and resolve process interruptions to ensure continuous operation Create process alerts to drive immediate response and operator awareness Provide consistent reporting on process performance following SPC best practices Generate and maintain documentation such as SOP, Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, Value Stream Maps Design and implement tools, fixtures, and procedures to Poka Yoke the process Support training operators on process and tooling changes Document reported issues for data traceability Maintain and improve support management system (JIRA) Partner with quality and production teams to ensure the process is robust from all perspectives Continuous Improvement Collect and analyze key production metrics such as cycle time and yield to identify opportunities for process or quality improvements Set process performance targets and control limits, identify and root cause excursions Identify process bottlenecks and take action to alleviate them Identify repeat issues and drive long‑term corrective actions Lead initiatives to implement process improvements such as 6S, Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma What You Bring Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 5+ years of relevant experience Minimum of Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate Exceptional problem‑solving skills and an aptitude for learning new technology quickly Experience with factory simulation software (FlexSim preferred) Experience with assembly automation technologies Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards Experience with and passion for Continuous Improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies Capability to apply technical expertise in changeable and varied scenarios Analytical skills, including the ability to mine data to draw meaningful conclusions Familiarity with Data Analytics best practices and querying raw data sets Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences Ability to consolidate information from numerous sources into a plan/direction for the organization Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word) Compensation & Financial Security Competitive base salary ($93,000–$136,400) Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility 401(k) retirement savings plan Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs Other rewards may include bonus, paid time off, generous 401k match, tuition reimbursement, wellbeing resources, and more. Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs Company‑paid life and disability insurance Time Away & Work-Life Balance Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays Parental leave and family care support programs Growth & Purpose Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about Equal Opportunity Employer ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a U.S. citizen or national, 2) be a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), 3) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, 4) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or 5) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional upon the foregoing. #J-18808-Ljbffr ZT Systems
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