Senior Process Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Real Flame's engineering processes, product development procedures, and product launch requirements are consistently followed across all new product programs. The Senior Process Engineer acts as the "process authority" for the Engineering team, ensuring projects advance through established engineering milestones and checks, required reviews are completed, documentation is accurate, and cross-functional deliverables are met before progressing to the next stage of development. Working closely with Product Design Engineers, Product Development, Quality, Purchasing, Sourcing, Manufacturing Partners, and Sales, this role provides independent oversight of new product development activities while driving continuous improvement of engineering standards, launch processes, and operational workflows. The ideal candidate combines strong engineering judgment, project management capabilities, manufacturing knowledge, and process discipline to ensure every product is developed, reviewed, documented, and launched in accordance with Real Flame standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 3-6 years of experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or new product introduction roles
- Experience working within stage-gate or structured product development systems
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes associated with furniture, outdoor living products, fabricated metal products, or consumer products
- Experience managing cross-functional projects involving suppliers, quality, engineering, and sourcing teams
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects simultaneously
Nice To Haves
- Experience in furniture manufacturing, outdoor furniture, fireplaces, fire tables, or consumer durable goods
- Certification or formal training in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies
- Experience working with international suppliers and manufacturing partners
- Familiarity with certification programs including UL, CSA, CE, or related standards
- Experience implementing ERP or PLM/PDM workflow improvements
Responsibilities
- Ensure all engineering milestones, redlines, reviews, and launch requirements are completed prior to project advancement
- Monitor project compliance with established development timelines and engineering workflows
- Track project status and identify gaps, risks, or missing deliverables that could impact launch readiness
- Drive accountability for completion of required engineering documentation throughout the development cycle
- Own the engineering change order (ECO) and change-control process, including documentation and approval
- Report on process adoption and effectiveness to the Director, Design & Engineering
- Develop, maintain, and improve engineering standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Provide training and guidance regarding engineering procedures and best practices
- Lead formal engineering process reviews throughout concept, prototype, sample, and launch phases
- Ensure print packets, BOMs, specifications, and supporting documentation meet GD&T and company standards
- Verify that engineering deliverables align with approved project requirements and customer expectations
- Coordinate engineering signoffs and approvals required for project progression
- Partner with Design Engineering teams to identify and resolve technical risks prior to production
- Lead initiatives focused on improving speed, quality, and effectiveness of the product development process
- Analyze project performance metrics and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
- Develop KPI dashboards related to engineering process compliance, launch readiness, and project execution
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), DFEMA, and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices where appropriate
- Evaluate and improve workflow systems, documentation standards, and communication processes
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus profit sharing and individual performance incentive bonus
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Company-funded deductible reimbursement up to $1,000 (individual) / $2,000 (family)
- 401(k) with company match up to 4%
- Up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Friday work-from-home flexibility following onboarding
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Employee product discount
- Regular team-building events and company-sponsored outings
- Direct access to leadership and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on company growth and success
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where your ideas are valued and implemented
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
