Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Process Engineer
Job location: Fairfield, CT
Job Type: Fulltime (with benefits)

Job Description:
The Process Engineer is responsible for continuous improvement with close supervision from
Operations Manager. Core focus includes: Lean value stream mapping/process support and
implementation, process monitoring (by applying cost effective methods using Six Sigma), statistical
process control, FMEA etc. - to drive improvements in safety, productivity, and quality. Provide full
support within all manufacturing departments and organizations to serve as a technical expert. Needs
to excel in the application of continuous improvement skills, driving improvement initiatives, using
cross-functional teams, while maintaining positive employee relations, team-oriented, problem solving
and accountability.

Duties and responsibilities
• Responsible for helping lead lean manufacturing efforts and can manage safety, productivity,
and quality improvement projects to support rapid improvement.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of process capability.
• Develop cross functional Kaizen teams to address organizational wide continuous improvement
initiatives. Lead Kaizen events focused on efficiency improvements and cost reduction efforts,
and reported progress to management. Follow-up Kaizen events and ensure proper metrics are
installed to ensure sustainment of improvements.
• Provides solutions to manufacturing process problems utilizing lean principles. Modifying cell
layouts utilizing lean value stream principles where feasible. Identifies and recommends
improvements of accurate cell capacity and production rates.
• Understands and applies TPM (Preventative Maintenance) to equipment and facilities.
Implement and maintain Visual Factory and 5 S systems on the production floor and in support
areas. Identify wasteful activities and understand why they should be eliminated using Lean Six
Sigma methodology
• Ensure repeatable product quality and on-time delivery to our customer base. Assist in the
development and implementation of corrective action.

Qualifications
• Required Associates Diploma or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 3-5 years of operations experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing
responsibilities.
• Minimum Six Sigma Certificate: Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with OSHA regulations, workplace safety programs,
basic ergonomics ERP / MRP software
• Other duties as designed by management