Process Engineer

KS Large Bore Pistons LLC•Marinette, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer drives operational excellence and continuous improvement across all levels of the organization. This role partners with production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to implement best-in-class processes, eliminate waste, and elevate product quality.

Requirements

Process engineering expertise
Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma Tools (Green Belt minimum)
Proven ability to act as a change agent – building alignment, navigating resistance, and sustaining operational change over time
Skilled at influencing without direct authority – earning trust and motivating colleagues across varying roles and experience levels
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly SAP
Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects
Experience developing/managing projects to include project scope, schedule, budget, etc.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering required

Nice To Haves

metal machining or automotive components experience
Black Belt

Responsibilities

Identify process inefficiencies and quality gaps – develop structured improvement plans with measurable outcomes
Influence stakeholders at all levels – operators, supervisors, and department managers to embrace and sustain change
Champion and foster a culture of continuous improvement through, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen events, and value stream mapping
Collaborate with quality, maintenance, supply chain, and tooling/engineering teams to align process changes with organizational goals and customer specifications
Lead multiple concurrent projects from concept through implementation, managing scope, schedule, budget, and risk using formal project management methodologies (PMP, DMAIC, or equivalent)
Develop project plans, milestone trackers, and stakeholder communications – escalate risks proactively
Work with cross-functional teams on CapEx projects related to new equipment, tooling, and facility improvements
Interact with contractors and vendors to facilitate obtaining proposals and quotes, utilize support, arrange and procure services and materials
Design and deliver process trainings for operators, technicians, and department personnel on new or updated procedures, equipment and manufacturing standards
Collaborate with department teams to develop clear, visual work instructions and job aids that support on-the-floor learning and enable consistent execution of standard processes across all shifts
Mentor cross-functional team members on process engineering tools, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement techniques