This is a range 6 position and will close 9/24/2026
US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Bearings Process Engineer located in Orem, UT. The Bearings Process Engineer will work with the Bearings engineering group to develop and improve manufacturing processes associated with Bearing production. Utilize data-driven methods of PDCA and Six Sigma (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) to problem-solve, Poka-Yoke and innovate. Work with and be a resource to production areas and manage reactive needs of production to allow temporary countermeasures and long-term changes. Responsible to produce on-target quality work per the Quality Policy
of US Synthetic.
What You Will Do:
- Utilize problem solving methods at "Gemba" (at the worksite) such as PDCA, DMAIC, FMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE), Vertical Value Streams (VVS) and Value Stream Maps (VSM) to drive continuous improvement and produce results
- Run cross-functional and new product development teams at Gemba to a specific objective using continuous improvement tools to organize and drive the objective of the team
- Work with the operators and leaders on the production floor to develop and implement poka-yokes to improve assigned process
- Effectively utilize and manage a student engineer to address reactive needs of the floor and to allow temporary countermeasures and long-term changes
- Utilize lean manufacturing principles in all processes and product changes
- Create, maintain and perform audits on standardized work documents i.e. Job Breakdown Sheets (JBS) and Critical Knowledge
- Yokoten: share and teach lessons learned with production floor
- Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices, Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GED is required
- Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering field
Physical Demands:
- Use of Safety Equipment (Safety Glasses)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge on machine shop practices, methods and procedures
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to speak in front of crowds
- Working toward a Six Sigma Black Belt
- Ability to effectively utilize DOE training
- Able to read, create and modify technical drawings and 3-D models
- Ability to lead and participate in cross-functional teams
- Able to work with others for the purpose of training and instructing production personnel following the job instruction method (TWI)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficient with statistical analyzing software, i.e. Minitab, JUMP, etc.
- Ability to work flexible shift hours when need arises
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, application and implementation
- Understand and analyze testing and metallurgical data
- Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working to maintain constructive working relationships
- Capable of maintaining a neat workplace (5S)