Process Engineer I
About The Position
The Process Engineer I improves manufacturing processes through workflow improvements and automation. The role works closely with employees at all levels to understand processes and identify critical points, and involves hands-on implementation, evaluations, and data collection. The position facilitates continuous improvement and transformation efforts at the Mason Location Operations, applying Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve key performance indicators, profit and loss results, operating systems, and manufacturing capabilities. The engineer provides technical and process support to operations, troubleshoots production problems, and develops timely corrective and preventive actions. The role supports projects that improve efficiency and yield while maintaining product quality and controlling costs. It also creates project presentations and documentation, supports equipment specifications, and collaborates across departments to bring issues and projects to closure. The position is based in Longmont, Colorado, and is full-time on the first shift. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance. Candidates considered for hire must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test, including screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing work environment.
- Prior supervisory and Lean Manufacturing experience.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in solving problems and implementing sustainable improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for communicating at all levels of the organization, from frontline employees to management.
- Leadership, interpersonal skills, initiative, creativity, and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to apply, teach, and coach teams in Lean Six Sigma concepts, including Visual Management, SMED, 5S, root cause analysis, value stream mapping, FMEA, Pareto charts, and histograms.
- Project management skills.
- Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and two or more years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
- Formal training in Lean methodologies.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents; write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts relevant to the position.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and reason across abstract and concrete variables.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance.
- Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test, including screening for illegal drugs and marijuana.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office macros.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate Kaizen transformation efforts to deliver key performance indicator and profit and loss improvement results.
- Successfully implement continuous improvement projects within Mason Location Operations.
- Report project updates and results by creating and delivering presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Champion improvements to operating systems, management infrastructure, mindset, behavior, and capabilities using Lean Manufacturing concepts.
- Drive issues to closure through project management processes and collaboration with other departments.
- Assist in creating process flow and business process requirements documentation, and establish operating equipment specifications.
- Provide hands-on technical and process support to operations.
- Improve manufacturing techniques and process capabilities.
- Troubleshoot production problems and provide timely corrective and preventive actions.
- Maximize efficiency and yield at low cost while maintaining product quality.
- Provide support and leadership for projects.
- Respond to business and customer needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary supplemental insurance.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Sick leave, vacation time, and company-paid holidays.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
