Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Job Description:

Are you passionate about improving how things work, solving complex manufacturing challenges, and using data to drive real results?

As a Process Engineer, you’ll play a key role in optimizing production processes, enhancing product quality, and partnering with cross‑functional teams to deliver world‑class manufacturing performance.

You will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and controlling manufacturing processes to consistently meet customer and business requirements. Using statistical methods, advanced process control tools, and proven continuous improvement methodologies, this role ensures processes are stable, capable, and efficient.

This is a first‑shift position at our Piqua plant; however, flexibility is required to support production needs and improvement initiatives for all Hobart Brothers facilities.

What You’ll Do

Drive Process Excellence:

• Optimize and control process parameters to minimize variation and improve capability.
• Analyze manufacturing and quality data to identify issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Drive equipment and system performance improvements from baseline to best-in-class.
• Develop and implement corrective actions that improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Lead Continuous Improvement:

• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events and Six Sigma projects.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Product Engineering, and Operations teams to improve performance.
• Coach and train operators and technical teams on process understanding and best practices.

Support Operational Priorities:

• Support new product introductions by ensuring robust and capable processes.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support Manufacturing Business Plan objectives and strategic initiatives.

How to be successful in this role:

• Strong Communication: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Cross Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively across teams and influence without authority
• Drive Results: manage priorities, solve problems, and take action to achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage Projects: Strong understanding of process engineering and project management fundamentals
• Process Improvement Mindset: Working knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Embrace Challenges: thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities with confidence and resilience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or a related Engineering discipline
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience using statistical tools to analyze data and reduce process variation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Why You’ll Love This Role

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on manufacturing performance, product quality, and customer satisfaction. You’ll work with experienced professionals, gain exposure to advanced manufacturing systems, and continuously build your technical and leadership skills in a collaborative environment.

Compensation Information:

The compensation for this position is market competitive and will be based on the knowledge and experience of the selected candidate.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.