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Location: Bellefontaine, OH | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (flexible 6:00–8:00 AM start, ~45-hour week, minimal Saturdays)

Overview

An established manufacturer with a collaborative, innovation-focused engineering culture is seeking a Lead Process Engineer to help drive continuous improvement, new technology adoption, and operational excellence within an assigned production area. This hands-on role partners closely with an Engineering Manager and Production Manager, offering autonomy to lead meaningful engineering upgrades while supporting a stable, team-oriented environment.

What you'll do

• Partner with sister manufacturing sites to support key initiatives and share best practices
• Oversee, analyze, and drive production KPIs and performance metrics
• Lead continuous improvement (CI) projects, managing budgets, timelines, and 2–6 individual CI projects simultaneously
• Conduct biannual capability and capacity analyses for the assigned area
• Spend up to 50% of time on the manufacturing floor handling engineering tasks and mechanical troubleshooting
• Support new model engineering efforts, including startup preparation, tooling readiness, and line modifications
• Improve line layouts and use 2D/3D software to design specialized fixtures and gauges
• Train associates on production, quality, and engineering procedures
• Collaborate with quality teams to identify root causes and implement countermeasures
• Take on additional engineering assignments as needed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technologies, industrial technologies, or manufacturing technologies
• At least five years of similar manufacturing engineering experience
• General understanding of process controls, ideally PFMEA
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as scrap reduction, efficiency improvement, and downtime elimination
• Project management skills, including managing timelines and budgets
• Basic 2D and 3D modeling skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manage own projects while guiding junior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels

Preferred qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience
• Experience with capital equipment projects
• Exposure to Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• New model launch experience
• Strong data analysis skills
• Tooling experience
• Familiarity with Power BI
• Experience supervising others
• Local to the Bellefontaine, Ohio area

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Medical benefits available the first of the month after 30 days of employment
• Holidays and vacation
• 401(k) plan
• Annual bonus
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Why this role

This position offers true engineering autonomy, a collaborative leadership structure, and rare manufacturing flexibility—including a 45-hour average workweek, flexible morning start times, and minimal weekend work—within a secure organization focused on long-term innovation and growth.