Process Engineer

Great Dane LLC • Statesboro, GA

17d

About The Position

Process Engineers develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes and process documentation on the shop floor. They collaborate with Corporate Manufacturing Engineering to develop and execute manufacturing processes for new product designs and equipment. The role works directly with operators on day-to-day improvement projects and serves as a technical liaison between Production Engineering and Operations. It also supports manufacturing pilots and trials, process changes, operator training, and continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

• Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Entry-level experience.
• Basic familiarity with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D blueprints and 3D models.
• Familiarity with or basic experience drafting work instructions.
• Basic experience with 2D drafting and 3D modeling software such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, SolidWorks, or CATIA.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with operators.
• Familiarity with line balancing, work measurement, and cost justification techniques.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with shop-floor operators to solve tactical, day-to-day improvement projects.
• Assist Corporate Manufacturing Engineering and Senior Process Engineers with larger projects as required.
• Author and maintain shop-floor work instructions.
• Maintain MES system data at plants where applicable, including work instructions and material consumption.
• Maintain PFMEAs under the supervision of a Senior Process Engineer and assist Quality with Control Plan maintenance.
• Participate in Root Cause – Corrective Action exercises for defects in the assigned area.
• Serve as a technical liaison between Production Engineering and Operations.
• Assist with manufacturability studies alongside Production Engineering and Corporate Core Engineering.
• Purchase hand tools and small equipment in support of improvement projects.
• Design shop aids and small tooling in support of improvement projects.
• Own processes and collaborate with Corporate Manufacturing Engineering on manufacturing pilots and trials for new product and process designs.
• Train operators on new processes and process changes.
• Collaborate with Operations Supervisors to guide training for new employees and recurring training in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Dental, vision, and medical benefits with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation.

What This Job Offers

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