Job DescriptionThe Process Engineer serves as a change agent in our Butler manufacturing facility, driving operational excellence and fostering a "safety-first" culture. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical design and shop-floor execution by leading continuous improvement initiatives, managing capital projects, and optimizing production processes to improve safety, quality, throughput, and cost reduction.
Core ResponsibilitiesSafety & Ergonomic Leadership:- Champion Safety: Drive daily safety improvements and act as a leading advocate for a safety-focused culture.
- Incident Resolution: Participate actively in manufacturing incident investigations and subsequent resolutions.
- Risk Mitigation: Review, evaluate, and address ergonomic and safety risks for all plant activities and engineering projects.
- Hazard Response: Immediately address and escalate potential safety issues with appropriate personnel.
Process Optimization & Technical Ownership:- Process Ownership: Serve as the technical process owner for core manufacturing operations, including polyurethane (PUR) processing, foam operations, roll forming, steel stamping, machining, and assembly.
- Standardization: Develop, maintain, and improve standardized work instructions and process documentation.
- Problem Solving: Identify, investigate, and resolve process, quality, and equipment issues using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Data Analysis: Analyze production data to identify trends, monitor performance, and recommend process enhancements.
- New Product Support: Lead process validations, manufacturing trials, and support new product launches to ensure operational readiness.
Continuous Improvement & Capital Projects:- CI Initiative Leadership: Facilitate Lean manufacturing initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S, Visual Management, Standard Work, and waste elimination.
- Project Management: Manage capital improvement projects from initial concept through implementation, including equipment selection, justification, installation, and validation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to bridge gaps between current practices and standardized work.
- Training & Mentorship: Assist in the development, training, and facilitation of new processes and best practices for production associates.
QualificationsEducation & Experience:- Education: 4-year degree in Engineering (Required).
- Experience: 5+ years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (Preferred).
- Industry Context: Prior experience in steel stamping, steel processing, or heavy manufacturing (Preferred).
Technical & Certification Preferences:- Lean & Six Sigma: Lean Manufacturing experience along with a Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Project Management: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Quality & Design Systems: Experience with GD&T, APQP, Minitab, and Product Design/Launch methodologies.
Additional InformationFortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is: $60,000 USD - $107,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
