Process Engineer - Metals Manufacturing

Process Engineer - Metals Manufacturing Maumee, OH Benefits 100% free employee medical coverage starting day one Competitive bonus potential and 401K match of 50% up to 10% (100% vested day one) Work‑life balance & flexibility: flexible shift start times, 40–45 hour work week, minimal weekend work Diverse engineering responsibilities in product development and hands‑on floor presence (up to 50%) Growth & stability in a busy, thriving facility Clean manufacturing facility with collaborative office environment Paid holidays, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, HSA contribution, vacation 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. The role requires teamwork, communication skills with internal and external departments, problem‑solving ability, initiative and continuous improvement activities, and spending up to 50% of time on the production floor. Requirements Bachelor’s degree; ideally in a mechanical or 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 skills. General understanding of the APQP process, including FMEA and Production Part Approval. Microsoft Office skills, including strong MS Excel proficiency. Preferred Skills (Not required) SolidWorks. Automation. Automotive supplier experience. Budget management. Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies. Mechanical part design. Why work for this organization New programs are coming in and the site has been busy. Excellent medical benefits (free to the employee) available day one of employment. Bonus potential and a 401K match of 50% up to 10%. Clean facility and excellent office environment. Diverse engineering responsibilities. Location The company is not offering relocation for this position; candidates are required to be local to the Maumee, OH area. #J-18808-Ljbffr