Process Engineer

Fortune Brands • Butler, IN

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer serves as a change agent at Fortune Brands Innovations’ Butler manufacturing facility, driving operational excellence and fostering a safety-first culture. The role connects technical design with shop-floor execution by leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing capital projects, and optimizing production processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.

The engineer is the technical process owner for manufacturing operations that include polyurethane (PUR) processing, foam operations, roll forming, steel stamping, machining, and assembly. The role also supports new product launches, process validation, manufacturing trials, standardized work, and production associate training. It collaborates with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to improve processes and apply best practices.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in Engineering (required).

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Prior experience in steel stamping, steel processing, or heavy manufacturing (preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing experience and a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with GD&T, APQP, Minitab, and Product Design/Launch methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive daily safety improvements and advocate for a safety-focused culture.
• Participate in manufacturing incident investigations and resolutions.
• Review, evaluate, and address ergonomic and safety risks associated with plant activities and engineering projects.
• Address and escalate potential safety issues promptly to appropriate personnel.
• Serve as technical process owner for polyurethane (PUR) processing, foam operations, roll forming, steel stamping, machining, and assembly.
• Develop, maintain, and improve standardized work instructions and process documentation.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve process, quality, and equipment issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, monitor performance, and recommend process enhancements.
• Lead process validations and manufacturing trials and support new product launches to ensure operational readiness.
• Facilitate Lean manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, and waste elimination.
• Manage capital improvement projects from concept through implementation, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and validation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to bridge gaps between current practices and standardized work.
• Assist with developing, training, and facilitating new processes and best practices for production associates.

Benefits

• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
• Comprehensive health plans.
• 401(k) program with a company contribution.
• Product discounts.
• Flexible time off benefits.
• Adoption benefits.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

What This Job Offers

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