Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Process Engineer to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in optimizing production processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring high-quality standards across manufacturing operations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to process innovation, quality enhancement, and operational efficiency within a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop & implement necessary procedures and processes to support the manufacturing of products at Kalas. Provide training when required to all Kalas associates on procedures, processes, and equipment to ensure product quality and the safe operation of equipment.
- Provide technical assistance and process troubleshooting in the manufacturing plants. Provide technical solutions to processing problems that affect the quality of the product or output of the process.
- Lead and coordinate projects and related activities to improve quality, increase OEE, and/or reduce waste in the manufacturing process.
- Provide input to define the necessary tooling and routing steps required to manufacture products at Kalas.
- Provide technical assistance, troubleshooting, and processing support to our customers as needed.
- Assist in the development, design and processing of new products as required. Plan and execute sample runs on the manufacturing floor and provide feedback.
- Support other departments with technical solutions as requested. Serve as member on ad hoc project teams and quality investigation teams as required.
- Lead and coordinate process support & improvement activities between shifts utilizing and direct supervisors, off-shift support, and manufacturing associates to ensure continuity of improvement initiatives and two-way communication.
- Stay current with latest methods, trends and technologies affecting wire and cable manufacturing.
- Becomes the SME of the extrusion processes at Kalas which includes the ownership of the tooling such as tips, dies, extruder barrels, extruder screws, tooling specifications, wear tracking, and coordinating the scheduling of all tooling refurbishments and/or purchases of new tooling.
- Develop justification documentation for capital equipment purchases.
- Develop and maintain awareness of Kalas’ environmental policy and what it means.
- Develop and maintain awareness of significant environmental aspects of products and processes with which the Process Technician is involved.
- Interpret simple blueprints, drawings and work orders, and independently use a variety of tools or precision measuring instruments.
- Alternate hours and shift coverage may be required on a temporary basis, as related to production projects, trials, or travel (<5%).
Skills
- Proven experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or similar frameworks.
- Project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Expertise in manufacturing engineering practices and troubleshooting techniques.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Effective communication skills for collaborating across teams and documenting technical information.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and work under pressure in a fast-paced setting.
Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Experience:
Engineering: 3 years (Required)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
