Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join a global manufacturing leader and drive key process improvement initiatives across its operations. This high-impact role, reporting directly to the Plant Manager , will focus on enhancing efficiency, quality, and productivity—particularly at the Winchester, KY facility.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of manufacturing control strategies to improve plant performance and reduce variability.
• Implement Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM), and other continuous improvement methodologies to minimize scrap and increase yield.
• Conduct detailed process audits, identify root causes of inefficiencies, and develop comprehensive improvement plans with measurable outcomes.
• Manage capital projects from proposal through execution, including budgeting, cost justification, and cross-functional coordination.
• Provide hands-on technical support to production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot and resolve process-related issues.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 3–5 years of process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Plastics industry background and injection molding experience are required.
• Proven track record in managing capital projects with successful implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Ability to travel up to 60%, including support for multiple sites.

Job Tags

Full time,

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