Process Engineer

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company.  Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value.

At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day!  We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence.

Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. To apply, please visit our career site at www.nortekair.com/careers.

Other Benefits:
*Making NexGen Products - Cooling the World’s Ever Expanding Data Centers 
*Airconditioned work environment

*Benefits start day one 
*401K match 
*First year, 4 weeks’ vacation (accrued)

Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint.

Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution.
 

We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving.
 

Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home.
 

With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs.
 

Job Summary: Process Engineer – PFEP is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive Plan for Every Part (PFEP) system to optimize material flow, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency. This role ensures that every part used in manufacturing has clearly defined sourcing, storage, handling, and replenishment processes aligned with lean and continuous improvement principles.

Key Skills

· Analytical thinking and problem-solving

· Strong attention to detail and data accuracy

· Project management and organizational skills

· Effective communication and cross-functional leadership

· Ability to manage and interpret large datasets

· Continuous improvement mindset

Job Responsibilities:

· Create, maintain, and continuously improve the PFEP database for all production and indirect materials.

· Define and standardize data elements for each part, including:

• Supplier information
• Lead times
• Order quantities
• Packaging specifications
• Storage locations
• Usage rates and demand frequency

· Ensure PFEP data accuracy and alignment with ERP/MRP systems

Apply and guide use of lean manufacturing tools:

• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• 5S
• Standard Work
• Kanban systems

· Lead initiatives to reduce:

• Excess inventory
• Stockouts
• Handling and transport waste

· Drive PFEP as a foundational element of lean transformation.

• Partner with Supply Chain, procurement, Production, Warehousing, engineering, and quality teams
• Analyze material usage, inventory trends, and replenishment performance.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs such as:
• Inventory turns
• Line shortages
• On-time delivery to point-of-use
•  Use data insights to drive decision-making and performance improvements
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for PFEP-related processes.
• Ensure documentation of material handling, storage, and replenishment methods.
• Maintain audit readiness and compliance with internal standards.

Position Qualifications

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical) or related field

· 3–7+ years of experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or industrial engineering

· Experience with PFEP, material flow planning, or inventory control systems

· Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles

· Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)

· Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools