Manufacturing Process Engineer

Vital Chemicals USA LLC · Bowling Green, FL

Level: Engineer
Team: Process
Degree: Required
Experience asked: 5+ years
Industry: Industrial
Posted: Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Vital Chemicals USA LLC (industrial) in Bowling Green, FL. Design, develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost.

They ask for: 5+ years · degree required
Tools it names: Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, OEE, Root cause, SPC
Day to day: some off-shift / weekend coverage

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How this role compares

Against 22 other live process postings in Florida.

Base pay: Not listed in this posting
Experience asked: Typical (5+ years)

Skills these teams ask for most

✓ Root cause 48%
✓ Lean 43%
✓ Six Sigma 30%
✓ New product launch 30%
Tooling 30%
✓ SPC 26%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, OEE, APQP, Minitab, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coveragePromotion path mentioned

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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
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Position Summary

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for driving stability, yield improvement, and operational excellence in a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role leads process development, continuous improvement, and manufacturing support, with strong focus on grit blasting, surface preparation, and automated coating systems.

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position supporting 24/7 continuous operations.

Key Responsibilities

◆Design, develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost
◆Support and improve grit blasting and surface preparation processes to ensure capability and product quality
◆Provide hands-on technical support for grit blast systems (suction and pressure)
◆Support and optimize automated coating processes, ensuring compliance with AIAG CQI-12 standards
◆Lead APQP / NPI activities, including product launches, trials, and change management
◆Drive yield improvement, scrap reduction, OEE improvement, and cycle time reduction
◆Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and standard work
◆Own and execute 8D problem solving for process, quality, and customer issues
◆Develop, validate, and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC processes
◆Troubleshoot process variation, equipment downtime, and product defects
◆Analyze production data to identify trends and implement corrective actions
◆Partner with operations, maintenance, and quality teams to ensure process stability and repeatability
◆Support preventive and predictive maintenance initiatives to maximize uptime
◆Develop and maintain work instructions, SOPs, process documentation, and inspection criteria
◆Participate in MRB, including disposition of nonconforming material and corrective actions
◆Ensure compliance with customer requirements, engineering specifications, and quality standards
◆Track, report, and communicate key manufacturing metrics OEE, Uptime, Availability, Cycle Time , FPY
◆Promote and maintain a safe and organized work environment
◆Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager

Required Qualifications

✓Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing)
✓3 to 5 years of automotive manufacturing experience in grit blasting and automated coating processes
✓Experience in NPI / process development and customer-facing roles
✓Proven ability in:
✓Process optimization, yield improvement, and defect reduction
✓8D problem solving and root cause analysis
✓PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC
✓Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
✓Knowledge of automation systems, controls, and manufacturing equipment
✓Proficiency in SAP, Minitab, JMP and Microsoft Office
✓Strong analytical, communication, and execution skills
✓Experience supporting IATF 16949, ISO 9001, or similar systems
✓Exposure to PLC-controlled equipment and predictive maintenance

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Job Description

Job Description Manufacturing Process Engineer

Location: Bowling Green, OH, Perrysburg, OH

Core Competencies

•Proven go-getter mindset with ability to drive results
•Experience working with global teams and suppliers
•Strong customer focus and communication skills
•Strong ownership, urgency, and accountability
•Data-driven and objective evidence-based problem solving approach
•Ability to support 24/7 manufacturing operations