Process Engineer IV - Paint Manufacturing

Apogee Enterprises, Inc. • Wausau, WI

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About The Position

The Process Engineer IV / Senior provides enterprise-level, multi-site technical leadership and governance for manufacturing processes. The role establishes standards, leads strategic technical initiatives, and ensures long-term capability across sites. The position requires expert technical knowledge, enterprise and systems-level thinking, strong leadership and influence, and the ability to translate technical insight into business impact. It includes frequent exposure to manufacturing environments, extended office work on a computer and in team meetings, regional day travel, and variable overnight travel based on projects and business activities, expected to be up to 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• At least 8 years of process engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in the area of process expertise.
• At least 3 years of large-scale project management experience.
• Expert-level technical knowledge in the area of process expertise.
• Enterprise and systems-level thinking.
• Strong leadership and influence skills.
• Ability to translate technical insight into business impact.
• Core technical expertise that enables the development, leadership, and implementation of new products, processes, and technologies.

Nice To Haves

• Project management (PMP or PMO) certificate.
• Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Multi-site project and support experience.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern enterprise process standards and best practices.
• Lead multi-site or enterprise process improvement and new process introduction initiatives.
• Serve as the top-level subject matter expert for core manufacturing technologies.
• Analyze process and systems data to optimize process results.
• Design and implement process monitoring strategies.
• Lead and support technical problem-solving initiatives with expertise in process and methods.
• Support capital strategy, technology roadmaps, and risk mitigation.
• Lead large-scale, multifaceted capital projects using sound project management practices.
• Partner with segment leadership to align technical initiatives with business needs.
• Mentor and develop process engineering talent.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependents, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Incentive plans.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness program.
• Training and career progression.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior