Process Engineer I
About The Position
Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do! The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business. The Process Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role focused on learning and applying engineering fundamentals within a manufacturing environment. This position supports continuous improvement efforts, assists with process optimization and troubleshooting, and works under the guidance of senior engineers and/or plant leadership on department- or value stream-level projects. The role emphasizes execution and implementation while building technical, manufacturing, and Lean process knowledge.
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of engineering principles
- Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement concepts required.
- Proficiency with Software skills in Excel, Word, and Power point are essential
- CAD / Solid Works experience
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply structured methods required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
- Technical reporting of new materials, process, and key equipment capabilities (white papers).
- Perform data analysis and report in coherent format for applicability
- Project management competency for capital projects
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively on the production floor required.
- Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset required.
- Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) Engineering Degree
- 2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience
- OSHA/NOM Safety competency in industrial environment
- English Proficiency B1
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to CNC equipment, thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, or related manufacturing processes preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply engineering fundamentals to support manufacturing process improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and waste reduction.
- Support work order improvement activities and Engineering Master updates.
- Collect, organize, and analyze production data under guidance to identify trends, support problem solving, and recommend improvement opportunities.
- Support Kaizen events, Lean improvement projects, and root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Why and A3 planning template.
- Provide hands-on execution and implementation support for equipment, materials, process changes, and manufacturing troubleshooting activities.
- Assigned tasks are to be completed accurately, documented appropriately, and aligned with project objectives.
- Create and update work instructions, process documentation, visual standards, engineering records, and operator training materials to support process sustainment.
- Support adherence to safety, environmental, and health regulations, including participation in safety initiatives, corrective action activities, and risk assessments.
- Implement strategic continuous improvement projects with significant savings for the facility
- Develop capital charter proposals and manage the implementation of capital projects
- Create CAD drawings for new equipment/tooling
- Lead A3 Projects with project plan
- Develop test / trial plans for evaluating material and parts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
