Process Engineer

M-D Building Products•Louisville, KY

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer drives operational excellence at M-D Building Products’ Louisville, Kentucky plant through process improvement, lean manufacturing, and manufacturing technology initiatives. The role provides hands-on technical support to Operations and Distribution, leads cross-functional projects, implements capital equipment, and develops standardized processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. The position works with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to improve manufacturing processes and support product launches, customer onboarding, equipment and tooling improvements, and manufacturing technology upgrades. It develops and maintains process documentation, training materials, production data, routings, and bills of materials, while providing technical guidance and supporting continuous improvement across manufacturing and distribution teams. The work takes place in both office and manufacturing environments. It involves standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds. Employees may encounter manufacturing equipment, moving machinery, and varying noise levels and must follow safety requirements and wear appropriate PPE.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an accredited institution.
2–4 years of manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or related experience.
Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Ability to analyze production processes and implement effective solutions.
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
Knowledge of routings, BOMs, standard work, and ERP systems.
Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both high- and low-volume manufacturing environments.
Knowledge of CNC machining and/or programming.
New product development or design experience.
Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma certification.
Experience leading cross-functional or plant-wide improvement initiatives.
Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing data management; Oracle experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency using lean manufacturing principles.
Develop and maintain standard work instructions, process documentation, and employee training materials.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions to resolve process, equipment, tooling, and quality issues.
Support new product launches and new customer onboarding by developing manufacturing processes and documentation.
Create, verify, and maintain manufacturing routings, bills of materials (BOMs), and related production data.
Design and implement equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauging using AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks.
Recommend and implement process and product improvements to enhance manufacturability, quality, and cost performance.
Manage cross-functional projects, including capital equipment implementation and manufacturing technology upgrades.
Provide technical support and best-practice guidance to manufacturing and distribution teams.
Mentor employees and support a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.