Process Architect

Process Architect•Bolingbrook, IL

2d•$96,555 - $125,563

About The Position

Process Architect Reporting to the Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, this position will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and automation potential. This role requires expertise in conducting FMEA, VAVE assessments, facilitating 3P events, and implementing industry standards like ISO9000. As a Process Architect you will: Be responsible for leading 3P events and maintaining the overall Value Stream Map and Process At A Glance control documents for one or more value streams and NPD projects. Conducts/leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIES and 9 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved Manage Manufacture Engineering projects. Preparation of detailed project plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch. Will be responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery of projects Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions. Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules. Leading Projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations. Interact with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in the design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to the customer Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects Identify new opportunities for process improvement. Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules. Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment. Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments. Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations as required.

Requirements

A Bachelors Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field
8+ years of experience.
Computer proficiency; confident with data analysis programs
Problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques
Examples of new product production integration or significant operational improvement projects
An ability to lead projects from start to finish, on time and within budget.

Nice To Haves

Project management and leadership
Six sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification
Lean manufacturing certification
Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of the organization structure.

Responsibilities

Leading 3P events and maintaining the overall Value Stream Map and Process At A Glance control documents for one or more value streams and NPD projects.
Conducts/leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIES and 9 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved
Manage Manufacture Engineering projects.
Preparation of detailed project plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch.
Responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery of projects
Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules.
Leading Projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations.
Interact with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products.
Participates in the design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to the customer
Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs.
Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects
Identify new opportunities for process improvement.
Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules.
Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment.
Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments.
Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations as required.