Process Engineer in Simpsonville, South Carolina at Fitesa Simpsonville Inc

The Process Engineer collaborates on materials, process, equipment, and methods development to optimize manufacturing and quality performance. Responsibilities include planning and executing experimental evaluations, improving process efficiency, supporting equipment maintenance and modifications, and contributing to the development and commercialization of new products.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary plus annual bonus opportunity
• Paid vacation plus 12 paid holidays
• Up to 7% 401K match
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one
• Additional disability, life insurance, and supplemental plans

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Field – Mechanical Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or other related field.
• Strong industrial machinery troubleshooting
• Demonstrated PDCA (Plan–Do–Check–Act) project skills
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Statistical analysis capability

What You Will Do:

• Lead and support process optimization initiatives, new product trials, and productivity improvements
• Apply Lean Manufacturing methodologies to reduce waste and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Provide daily process support to manufacturing operations.
• Lead root cause analyses to identify and resolve process inefficiencies.
• Conduct data-driven analyses to support continuous process improvements.
• Develop, maintain, and update process documentation and standard procedures.
• Support training activities related to new or revised process procedures.
• Assist with equipment repairs, replacements, and modifications to improve reliability and functionality.
• Participate in new product engineering efforts and support plant trials.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment
• Work around varying temperatures
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision as well as depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Additional Information:

Fitesa offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Fitesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Eligibility to apply is in accordance with Fitesa hiring policies and practices. Please contact Fitesa HR with questions regarding eligibility.

• This position is based in the United States. International transfers are not available for this position.
• The Company does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or other work authorization for this position, now or in the future.