Process Engineer

Fortune Brands•Butler, IN

1d•$60,000 - $99,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer serves as a change agent in our Butler manufacturing facility, driving operational excellence and fostering a "safety-first" culture. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical design and shop-floor execution by leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing capital projects, and optimizing production processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.

Requirements

4-year degree in Engineering (Required).

Nice To Haves

5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred).
Prior experience in steel stamping, steel processing, or heavy manufacturing (Preferred).
Lean Manufacturing experience along with 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

Champion Safety: Drive daily safety improvements and act as a leading advocate for a safety-focused culture.
Participate actively in manufacturing incident investigations and subsequent resolutions.
Review, evaluate, and address ergonomic and safety risks for all plant activities and engineering projects.
Immediately address and escalate potential safety issues with appropriate personnel.
Serve as the technical process owner for core manufacturing operations, including 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, 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 initial concept through implementation, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and validation.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to bridge gaps between current practices and standardized work.
Assist in the development, training, and facilitation of new processes and best practices for production associates.