Description Basic Job Functions: Altenloh, Brinck & Co. US, Inc. manufactures and distributes engineered fasteners under the SPAXae brand for the construction market, TRUFASTae for the commercial roofing industry and TRUFASTWallsae for exterior building envelopes and facades.
The Process Engineer is responsible for improving the performance of ABC US's Cold Forming Fastener Manufacturing Operations-through strategic development, standardization, integration. This role focuses on driving employee safety, throughput, waste reduction, labor efficiency, and optimizing manufacturing processes across the operation.
The Process Engineer serves as the technical leader for production workflow, equipment performance, automation upgrades, and standardization. They partner closely with production, product engineering, maintenance, quality, and vendors to deliver sustainable gains in output, cost, and reliability.
Our benefits include: - Free employee medical, dental, and vision insurance @ 30 days
- Employee referral ($2,000)
- PTO
- Company match 401k
- Boot reimbursement
- Quarterly Incentive Program
Essential Responsibilities:1. Manufacturing Process Optimization - As owner of the ABC cold forming process, you will work closely with the operations team.
- Analyze manufacturing equipment performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to increase throughput and reduce costs.
- Develop and maintain standardized work, line balancing, changeover reduction, and ergonomic improvements.
- Drive waste reduction initiatives related to materials, labor, downtime, scrap, and rework.
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to eliminate inefficiencies and strengthen process capabilities.
2. Equipment & Automation - Ensure safe operator interaction with equipment and automation processes.
- Lead automation and equipment improvement projects, including vendor selection, design reviews, installation, commissioning, and ROI validation.
- Establish and maintain equipment specifications, acceptance criteria, and documentation for machinery.
- Support maintenance teams in troubleshooting equipment issues and building preventative maintenance strategies.
3. Continuous Improvement & Data - Conduct structured root-cause analysis (5-Why, Fishbone, DMAIC) to resolve operational issues.
- Utilize detailed performance data to drive CI projects and targeted initiatives on top level pareto opportunities.
- Partner with operators and team leads to create sustainable improvements and drive adoption of new processes.
4. Training and Documentation - Develop standard work, job aids, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
- Train operators and leads on new processes, methods, and equipment.
- Support onboarding and skill-building for the manufacturing teams.
5. New Product Launch / APQP - Support Stage Gate and PPAP processes for new product launch
- Ensure manufacturability of design through establishing process flows, control plans, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, process capability studies, etc.
- Coordinate run-at-rate/production trial runs and monitor quality and equipment performance.
The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business.
Position Requirements Experience: - 5+ years in manufacturing, process engineering. Prefer experience in fastener forming operations.
Education: - Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
Required Skills/Competencies: - Working knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma principles; Green or Black Belt preferred
- Experience with automation, equipment integration, and process improvement
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a hands-on approach
- Mechanical aptitude
- Proficiency with a 3D CAD package (prefer SolidWorks) and Microsoft Office (Excel)
- Project management experience with capital or automation projects
- Strong verbal and written communication, along with organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Must be able to work as a team and contribute to team goals and expectations
Physical Requirements: Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 25 pounds.
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.
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Position Process Engineer - Cold Forming Operations
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Location Bryan, Ohio (Main Branch)
This position is currently accepting applications. 
