Process Engineer Technician, MFG - Santa Claus, IN

Roles and Responsibilities: (Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities) * Supports development of identifying appropriate cycle, TAKT and product throughput time.

* Review production and labor daily * Supports development of line designs, workstation and operational definitions.

* Support development of line and workstation design.

This will include assessments and adjustments to enhance productivity and adjust capacity as needed.

* Able to apply concepts such as DFA/DFM, Lean Manufacturing/DFT, Poka-Yoke, etc.

* Supports setting up processes that include a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastic and glass.

* Assists in developing processes that are safe and ergonomically suitable * Develops, communicates and participates in implementing manufacturing process strategies capable of producing defect free products that consistently meet customer requirements for value and pricing.

* Conducts root cause investigations * Develops root cause investigations * Develops work instructions and OMS * Plans and identifies fixture and hand tools, incorporating mistake proofing into the process.

Skills to Perform This Role: Interpersonal Skills * Team Oriented * Strong drive for success.

* Customer centric * Possess a high degree of integrity.

* Ability to keep humor in the workplace.

* Ability to build & sustain relationships.

* Flexible and open to change.

* Tactful * Assertive * Positive attitude.

* Patient * Honest and ethical * Creative thinking Skills to Perform This Role: Communication Skills * Good listener * Effective communication skills * Negotiation skills * Persuasive and credible * Good presentation skills * Can communicate technical and non-technical issues * Ability to lead and teach Business Skills * Understands how they influence results * Results focused * Ability to meet deadlines * Environmentally conscious * Can handle multiple task * Understanding of financial issues * Understands lean manufacturing Technical Skills * Strong mechanical knowledge * PC literate.

Fluent with Microsoft office programs * Understanding of equipment capabilities, cost justification and optimal utilization * Highly skilled in project management and able to utilize project management software.

* Able to manage a project from idea conception to completion * Able to communicate and sustain improvements Leadership Skills * Able to make sound decisions weighing all aspects of a situation * Strong organizational skills * Needs to be self-managed and motivated * Excellent problem-solving skills * Has good facilitation skills * Ability to adapt to and manage change * Good relationship builder * Able to facilitate win/win solutions Qualifications: Work/Educational * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is results driven.

* Previous production/ quality experience * Ideal candidate must reside near Santa Claus Indiana as this role works onsite Monday - Friday.

* This position is an hourly shop floor role.

* Relocation assistance will not be provided.

* Wood manufacturing experience preferred.

High Level Statement of the Role: The Process Engineer is responsible for conducting studies and implementing the best sequence of the operations and work flow.

Suggests methods to ensure the maximum utilization of facilities, equipment and human resource to deliver a process capable of producing 100% on time and defect free.

Responsible for providing the technical expertise linking design requirements with production realities.