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Process Engineer Job in Van Wert, Ohio US

Process Engineer

Braun Industries, Inc. - Van Wert, OH

Posted: 5/21/2025 - Expires: 7/31/2025

Job ID: 289324191

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Job Description

Position Profile

 

 

Job Title – Process Engineer

Department

330 – Quality Assurance

Role Profile & Pay Grade

Braun PG X

Reports to 

Quality System & Continuous Improvement Manager

Location 

Van Wert, Ohio

Travel

Limited

Organization

Braun

 

 

 

Mission 

We make life better, one relationship and one vehicle at a time.


Vision

To be the partner of choice, dedicated to safety and innovation, delivering an exceptional customer experience through empowered employees.

 

Summary of Responsibilities

The Process Engineer will drive improvements throughout fabrication and assembly operations.  This role will collaborate with design engineering, production, quality assurance, and subject matter experts to determine best practices, process documentation, training, and process improvements. The Process Engineer will facilitate and lead dynamic teams to drive improvement projects that result in capable and robust products and processes and develop a highly skilled and empowered workforce.

Summary of Activities

Responsibilities

Activities

Approx. %

Measure of success (Key indicator)

Identify, develop, and implement robust process improvements focused on safety, quality, and production

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SME’s) to identify, develop, and implement improvements that will positively impact safety, quality, and production.

20%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Develop process documentation including one-point lessons, visual aids, work instructions, and training

Collaborate with subject matter experts (SME’s) to document critical process and activities and that the workforce is trained to these documents/systems.

20%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Cost of Quality

Support and ensure successful launch of new products and processes, materials, and process improvements into manufacturing

Introduce process, product, and material changes, and process improvements into manufacturing and ensure successful launch and transition into production.

10%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Monitor and improve safety, quality, and the effectiveness of manufacturing processes through measurements and observations

Develop new and improve current measurement systems and data collection methods.

5%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Collect, interpret, and act upon data from technical and manufacturing personnel

Utilize Excel/other statistical packages to analyze data for trends, improvement opportunities, and to measure impact of improvements.

5%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Develop and implement process controls and error proofing techniques and devices

Develop methods and tools to improve process control, eliminate the potential from errors occurring, and improve detection if an error has occurred.

10%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Apply engineering best practices across multiple production lines and processes

Proliferate learnings across all applicable processes and personnel. Participate in the DBCM Quality Council to share best practices with sister companies.

5%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Promote and drive collaboration and teamwork to achieve objectives

Leverage cross-functional teams to solve problems and develop and implement improvements.

5%

Improved Retention

Coordinate and facilitate process improvements with manufacturing leadership and personnel

Effectively communicate and include all necessary levels of the organization. Understand and effectively communicate to stakeholders.

5%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Collaborate with design engineering, production and quality assurance leadership and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other business functions to facilitate process standardization, optimization, and innovation

Facilitate the improvement cycle of standardization, optimization, innovation, and learning across functions.

10%

Improved Retention, Increased Throughput, Lower Incident Rate, Lower Cost of Quality

Proactively support the implementation of quality management system improvements

Identify and execute quality management system (QMS) improvements

5%

Lower Cost of Quality

 

Technical Skills/Competencies (technical knowledge, education, and experience)

Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering preferred, commensurate experience considered

2 or more years of engineering experience in manufacturing preferred: co-op/intern experience considered

Knowledge and application of Continuous Improvement tools, i.e., Lean, PDCA, 6 Sigma, and TOC

Knowledgeable in computer skills (CAD systems, Microsoft products, Internet use and e-mail

 

Personality Traits / Core Skills

Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to lead and work in a cross-functional and collaborative team environment

Self motivated, hands-on individual able to quickly learn and apply new skills

Strong ability to follow written/verbal instructions and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

 

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

Complete all work as detailed in the summary of responsibilities of this position profile at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Demonstrate all technical skills/competencies and core skills as referenced in this job specification at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Demonstrate reasonable and reliable attendance

Maintain any required licensures and/or certifications

Operate all job-related equipment or machines at acceptable productivity and quality levels

Successfully pass a post offer drug test, as well as random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol test thereafter

Ability to lift and move up to 100 pounds with assistance, regularly require to walk, talk and hear, reach with hands and arms, stand, crouch and kneel; frequently required to use hand to finger dexterity in order to handle objects, tools, and/or controls; occasionally required to stoop or crawl

 

 

 

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
Associate's degree
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Work Shift:
First
Job Reference Code
N/A
Salary
N/A
Licenses / Certifications:
N/A
Display Recommended WorkKeys®Recommended WorkKeys®:
Applied Math: 5
Graphic Literacy: 6

Workplace Documentation: 7