Process Engineer - Manufacturing

ITW•Piqua, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about improving how things work, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and using data to drive real results? As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in optimizing production processes, enhancing product quality, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver world‑class manufacturing performance. You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and controlling manufacturing processes to consistently meet customer and business requirements. Using statistical methods, advanced process control tools, and proven continuous improvement methodologies, this role ensures processes are stable, capable, and efficient. This is a first‑shift position at our Piqua plant; however, flexibility is required to support production needs and improvement initiatives for all Hobart Brothers facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline
3+ years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience using statistical tools to analyze data and reduce process variation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Nice To Haves

Strong Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Cross Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams and influence without authority
Drive Results: manage priorities, solve problems, and take action to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
Manage Projects: Strong understanding of process engineering and project management fundamentals
Process Improvement Mindset: Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies
Embrace Challenges: thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities with confidence and resilience.

Responsibilities

Optimize and control process parameters to minimize variation and improve capability.
Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
Drive equipment and system performance improvements from baseline to best-in-class.
Develop and implement corrective actions that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects.
Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and Operations teams to improve performance.
Coach and train operators and technical teams on process understanding and best practices.
Support new product introductions by ensuring robust and capable processes.
Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Support Manufacturing Business Plan objectives and strategic initiatives.