Job Description
The Role:
The Process Engineering Lead is a people-focused engineering leader responsible for managing a team of approximately seven Process Engineers and Controls Engineers while driving safe, high‑quality, and efficient manufacturing operations. This role supports key elements of product safety, quality, and throughput by leading the development, implementation, and optimization of assembly processes. The Process Engineering Lead is accountable for team performance and talent development, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement, and partners closely with internal stakeholders and external organizations to deliver robust, compliant, and scalable assembly solutions aligned with business objectives.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Lead and develop a team of Process Engineers and Controls Engineers, providing coaching, performance management, and career development support
Provide day‑to‑day production support to ensure safe, stable, and efficient manufacturing operations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, throughput, cost, and process
Own and champion product and process safety, ensuring compliance with safety standards
Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet quality requirements and support defect prevention and root cause resolution
Represent the product and manufacturing processes at program and cross‑functional forums, serving as the engineering point of contact
Interface with internal stakeholders and external partners/suppliers to develop, implement, and optimize assembly processes
Lead structured problem‑solving efforts using standard methodologies to address production, quality, and throughput issues
Conduct and facilitate team meetings to review performance, priorities, issues, and improvement actions
Support the development and execution of process controls, standards, and best practices across the assembly area
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications):
Minimum 3 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Ability to work weekends/over time as needed
Familiar with red tag process, g-comply, machine installation, and safety buyoffs.
Demonstrated experience supporting production operations, including issue resolution related to safety, quality, and throughput
What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor’s degree
People leader experience
Engine, transmission, and GPS experience
Experience working with diesel engines
Torque and fastening experience
GMS experience
WSS experience
Continuous Improvement experience
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