Senior Process Engineer
Fortune Brands Innovations · New London, NC
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Process
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 6 days ago
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A senior process role at Fortune Brands Innovations (industrial) in New London, NC. You will lead continuous improvement, safety, and equipment optimization initiatives across the plant.
- They ask for
- 5+ years
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, OEE, SMED
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Key Responsibilities
- ◆Process Optimization: Direct the design, development, and improvement of manufacturing processes; analyze product designs to determine the best manufacturing methods.
- ◆Equipment & Automation: Design, test, and install new equipment, automation systems, and facilities upgrades; develop equipment layouts, requirements, and specifications.
- ◆Continuous Improvement: Develop and facilitate data-driven improvements focusing on OEE, MUV, Takt, CM, ROI, BOM, MTBF, and WIP reduction.
- ◆Safety & Compliance: Evaluate operations and equipment to ensure strict compliance with environmental and safety regulations; integrate safety into all standard work methods.
- ◆Problem Solving & Mentoring: Lead and mentor Root Cause Analysis (RCA) teams to resolve operational hindrances; analyze and document lessons learned.
- ◆Capital Projects: Identify, plan, and facilitate strategic capital projects and standard plant practices for 5S and visual management.
- ◆Technical Leadership: Provide leadership, training, and technical support for all related processes within your assigned area.
- ◆B.S. in Engineering or related field.
- ◆5+ years of demonstrated industrial/manufacturing engineering experience.
- ◆5+ years in process improvement with demonstrated projects and impact.
- ◆Knowledge and application of improvement tools including PDCA, SMED, 6 Sigma.
- ◆Passion and drive to continuously improve plant operations.
- ◆Proven interpersonal & communication skills at all organizational levels.
- ◆Experience writing SOP and work instructions.
- ◆Proven & effective facilitation, leadership, mentoring, and training skills.
- ◆Ability to work in a cross functional team environment.
- ◆Strong strategic thinking skills.
- ◆Strong computer skills.
- ◆Must be willing to work long hours on plant floor as needed.
Preferred qualifications
- ✓Composite extrusion experience.
- ✓2+ years’ experience with Continuous Improvement tools such as lean manufacturing, Kaizen, 6 sigma.
- ✓Process-oriented individual with strong experience in DMAIC process, standardization, creating Work Instructions, SOP’s, and implementing SPC.
- ✓Knowledge of the ways various systems interact and how changes in operations, the environment and other conditions will affect outcomes.
- ✓Basic PLC knowledge a plus.
- ✓Strong Project Management skills.
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As the Senior Process Engineer , you will lead continuous improvement, safety, and equipment optimization initiatives across the plant. You will be responsible for identifying, defining, and implementing process enhancements measurable by risk mitigation and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). This role involves installing, validating, and setting up advanced process equipment and automation, creating standard work instructions, and collaborating across cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence.