ZT Systems

Manufacturing Process Engineer

ZT Systems$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or a related field
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience
  • Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma
  • Strong analytical skills and capability to extract data-driven insights
  • Effective problem-solving and collaboration abilities
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and measure manufacturing processes
  • Document and train operators on SOPs for efficiency
  • Analyze production metrics to identify process improvement opportunities
  • Track KPI performance and report any deviations
  • Lead improvement initiatives and address process bottlenecks
  • Resolve factory interruptions and ensure tooling maintenance
  • Collaborate with NPI Engineers to support new product manufacturing

Benefits

  • Opportunity for continuous learning and improvement
  • Engagement in factory-wide initiatives
  • Exposure to new product introduction processes
  • Participation in diverse manufacturing projects
  • Collaborative work environment with factory leadership
Full Job Description

About the Role

The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the measurement and analysis of manufacturing processes, developing processes and related tooling, implementing standard operating procedures, and driving continuous improvements in the factory. The Manufacturing Engineer’s scope of responsibility covers the end-to-end production process (material preparation, assembly, testing, and shipment preparation) and support for the larger Manufacturing Engineering Team. The Manufacturing Engineer will have responsibility for either mass production efficiency or new product launches.

What You’ll Do

Process Development: 

  • Design, implement, and measure manufacturing processes

  • Document and train operators on SOPs to drive efficiency and consistency

  • Prioritize process flexibility to accommodate rapid and diverse product turnover

Continuous Improvement: 

  • Collect and analyze key production metrics such as cycle time and yield to identify opportunities for process or quality improvements

  • Track KPI performance against existing control limits and report excursions

  • Maintain Value Stream Maps to ensure accuracy

  • Participate in factory-wide improvement initiatives to expand the knowledge base

  • Lead improvement initiatives within the domain of responsibility to implement process changes

  • Identify process bottlenecks and recommend updates to alleviate

Factory Support:

  • Root cause and resolve factory interruptions

  • Work with factory leadership to ensure tools and equipment are in place and maintained

  • Document, escalate, and improve issues reported by factory teams

New Product Introduction: 

  • Work with NPI Engineers to ensure factory capability for producing new products

  • Assist with DFM and PFMEA on new products

  • Support assessments of new product technologies and process requirements

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or related field

  • 2+ years of related experience in a manufacturing environment

  • Experience with and passion for Continuous Improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies

  • Capability to apply technical expertise in changeable or varied scenarios

  • Problem-solving skills with an emphasis on collaboration and flexibility

  • Analytical skills, including the ability to mine data to draw meaningful conclusions

  • Familiarity with Data Analytics best practices

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences

  • Ability to consolidate information from numerous sources into a plan/direction for the organization

  • Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)

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About ZT Systems

ZT Systems is a privately held original design manufacturer of data center servers, storage and embedded computing systems. ZT Systems is headquartered in the United States with additional facilities in Canada, China, and the Netherlands. The company designs and manufactures a wide range of computing systems, from workstations to high-performance computing clusters, and provides customized solutions for cloud computing, big data, and other applications. ZT Systems serves a variety of industries, including finance, healthcare, government, and education.
Learn more about ZT Systems
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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