Process Technician - Production Engineering Group - North Carolina Manufacturing Plant
About The Position
The Process Technician supports New Model or Business Plan project activities through strategy, planning, communications, and execution to achieve project, department, and plant Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SEQDCM) objectives and targets. The role supports manufacturing strategies and continuous improvement, evaluates production capabilities and future resource needs, analyzes workflows and production processes, conducts MOST studies, and addresses process downtime through root-cause analysis and countermeasures. Work is divided between an office environment and production areas. Five hours of overtime per week is normal, occasional weekend work is required, and travel may be needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- 1–3 years of manufacturing experience within an Original Equipment Manufacturer environment.
- Ability to communicate with associates at all levels and suppliers about technical aspects of projects.
- Ability to review and analyze part drawings, technical documents, and reports for change points and specification-related characteristics, and understand their impact on assembly manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Understanding of manufacturing operations and processes, including Lean manufacturing.
- Ability to perform MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) time studies and process-efficiency analysis.
- Good communication skills.
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Understanding of Process Data Development & Analysis (PDDA).
Responsibilities
- Support strategies to achieve overall plant targets and improve manufacturing characteristics.
- Implement new and innovative technologies to drive continuous process improvements.
- Evaluate production capabilities and forecast future needs to ensure resources align with demand.
- Analyze and redesign workflows, layouts, and production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput.
- Perform MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) studies to help improve assembly line and manufacturing characteristics.
- Evaluate process downtime to determine root cause and lead or support countermeasures.
- Support and lead projects as requested.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Paid overtime.
- Regional bonus when applicable.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefit plans.
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and shutdown.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with company match and additional contribution.
- Relocation assistance if eligible.
- Advancement opportunities and career mobility.
- Education reimbursement for continued learning.
- Training and development programs.
- Tuition assistance and student loan repayment.
- Lifestyle account.
- Childcare reimbursement account.
- Elder care support.
- Wellbeing program.
- Community service and engagement programs.
- Product programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
