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Summary
The Process Engineer actively participates as a key cross-functional team member on new product development projects while monitoring and controlling active alignment assembly and product performance.  They will conduct data analysis to improve processes and troubleshoot process flow from root cause analysis to equipment tuning. They drive continuous improvement to process to meet requirements of the manufacturing ramp.

Essential Functions

•    Plan and design systems that increase critical-to-quality (CTQ) business needs by improving integration of people, materials, equipment, software, and finance
•    Lead the design, development, implementation, and validation of manufacturing processes for new products
•    Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity
•    Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
•    Recommend and implement changes to safety procedures, work methods, and labor standards
•    Set clear goals and lead a team to achieve those goals with project management from conception to completion
•    Conduct and lead project meetings with Sr. Management
•    Assessing and optimizing the processes and equipment used in production/fulfillment areas
•    Identify and evaluate project opportunities.
•    Ensure the objectives, scope and parameters of the project are clearly defined and communicated.
•    Validate processes by collecting data and testing different parameters.
•    Facilitate project execution by working with other department, interaction with Sourcing, Quality, R&D and other department as needed.
•    Communicate progress and provide recommendations.
•    Anticipate challenges and elevate issues as needed.
•    Oversee production trials for manufacturing (internal and external) including pilot plans, CTQ’s, specifications.
•    Investigate packaging and ingredient issues during manufacturing and provide details on holds and assist with supplier issues.
•    Proactively and creatively drive efforts to enhance efficiency and processes throughout the department.
•    Track Losses
•    Responsible for or direct involvement in the standardization of documentation transitioning from development into a manufacturing environment
•    Perform supporting activities for Engineering and Manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent industrial background (6-Sigma Black Belts a plus)
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of experience in a similar process development role, ideally in fast-paced industrial, logistics, distribution, last mile or production/manufacturing environment
Demonstrated Process Engineering skills and excellent Project Management skills
Demonstrated success in hands-on process development and improvement

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not supervise employees.

Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as a laptop, desktop, smartphone, photocopiers, shredders, and filing cabinets. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Essential oils are worn and/or diffused in the work environment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use manual dexterity to handle, feel, and operate objects, tools, and controls and reach with hands and arms. This individual is frequently required to stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to type, file, and lift office supplies up to 20 pounds. The employee must be physically able to tolerate the scent of essential oils worn or diffused.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position requires the incumbent to be physically present at the assigned worksite. The regular schedule is from   8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an hour lunch, Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.