Process Engineer

The Process Manufacturing Engineer supports vehicle processing operations by developing, optimizing, and sustaining manufacturing processes that enable safe, efficient, and scalable production. This role works cross-functionally with production leadership, engineering, and product development to ensure process readiness, capacity alignment, and continuous improvement across new and existing operations.

Responsibilities:

• •Independently analyze manufacturing processes to identify issues, assess risks, and recommend practical solutions using standard procedures, industry best practices, and sound engineering judgment.
• •Drive problem-solving and process improvement initiatives, escalating for broader support only when work extends beyond the normal course of business.
• •Provide engineering support for vehicle processing operations, including new product launches, prototype builds, and production ramp-ups.

Process & Capacity Support:

• •Maintain and update production documents governing layout, workflow, and system configurations.
• •Support capacity planning, layout redesigns, and expansion efforts to meet production targets.
• •Coordinate production-related documentation in advance of new product launches.

Production Systems & Tooling:

• •Determine appropriate production equipment and tooling in collaboration with production leadership, considering ergonomics, throughput, space constraints, and performance requirements.
• •Order and implement tooling and equipment to support production systems.
• •Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for critical production equipment.

Production Flow & Documentation:

• •Define and document the correct order of operations to ensure accurate work order execution.
• •Support the development and maintenance of Bills of Process and related production documentation for new and existing products.
• •Validate work instructions, installation guides, and standard work documentation during prototype and production build events.

Audit & Standardization:

• •Develop and maintain audit schedules for critical and Delta processes.
• •Support audit findings, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement activities.
• •Standardize processes and ensure documentation is current and aligned with approved process changes, Product Development, PLM systems, and standard work documents.

Collaboration & Influence:

Partner effectively with supervisors, cross-functional teams, and leadership to drive alignment and influence decisions related to manufacturing processes and improvements.

Qualifications:

• •Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related discipline).
• •Minimum of 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• •Experience working within organizational hierarchies and collaborating with supervisors, production teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• •Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• •Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision; highly proactive and self-directed.
• •Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage leadership.
• •Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables) preferred but not required.

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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard any characteristic protected by law – whether actual or perceived – including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service, veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at talentacquisition@jmfamily.com for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.