Sr. Process Engineer

Gates Corporation • Siloam Springs, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Siloam Springs, Arkansas plant, you will be an Process Engineer. As a Process Engineer you will guide activities that develop people, improve customer satisfaction, and implement innovative solutions to problems and/or process issues for manufacturing value streams assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in: Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience with rubber or plastic products is highly desirable.
• 5-8 years of progressive responsibility in problem-solving and facilitating improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and implement continuous improvement projects through hands-on, floor-level engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic knowledge of automotive quality systems, such as APQP, PPAP, Gage R&R, Process Capability, and Manufacturing Feasibility Studies.
• Familiarity with quality tools and standards, including Gage R&R, Capability Studies, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, and Process Control Plans (PCP).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma principles and project management methodologies.
• Understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Project management expertise, including proficiency with tools like Gantt charts.
• Experience with simulation software, such as ARENA or equivalent tools.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in time and motion studies and capacity evaluations.
• Proficiency in 2D layout design using CAD software.
• Experience with statistical analysis software, such as Minitab or equivalent.
• Strong skills in data-driven process problem solving, including the ability to develop and maintain critical performance metrics for assigned value streams.
• Adequate technical knowledge to effectively collaborate with manufacturing, maintenance, engineering (design, product, and materials development), and management teams.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead scrap reduction initiatives for assigned value streams.
• Drive cost reduction efforts within designated value streams.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned processes within the plant.
• Plan, organize, and present data collection efforts related to defect reduction and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Provide advisory support to the maintenance team, focusing on troubleshooting and diagnostic evaluations of production equipment.
• Collaborate on the development of upgrade plans for existing equipment to enhance performance and reliability.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of work standards, quality control charts, systems, and other operational excellence tools to support plant improvement objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options
• Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
• 11 paid holidays
• 401(k): company matching up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

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