["Process Engineer","Process Engineer"]

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer plays a key role in supporting and improving manufacturing processes within the Marathon Electric motor production facility. This position is responsible for ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production of electric motors through process optimization, equipment maintenance support, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain manufacturing processes to improve safety, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Create, interpret, and disseminate engineering documentation such as bills of materials, routers, submittals, detail drawings and revisions, and installation instructions as appropriate.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems. Develop and implement process improvements and equipment protocols that will improve production and other key business metrics.
• Analyze process data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.
• Solve problems concerning the interpretation of drawings, manufacturing methods, and material requirements. Interface with Product Engineering, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Purchasing Teams to provide a competitive advantage in quality, innovation, and service.
• Specify equipment requirements and justification via Capital Expenditure Requests.
• Adhere to, communicate, and maintain standard processes, procedures, and policies.
• Participate in special projects as required.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Flexibility to adapt to deadlines, changing schedules, priorities, and unpredictable events within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in a logical, organized, and professional manner. Ideas are well developed with supporting information and examples.
• Break down information into fundamental parts using a systematic approach.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and company policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers and vendors on equipment and material specifications as needed.
• Develop and implement solutions to technical problems.
• Provide project coordination and communication.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team.
• Ensure license and required permits are kept current and renewed in a timely manner.
• Assist the leadership team with problem resolutions on day-to-day activities and issues.
• Use problem solving approaches and techniques. Lead or support Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives to improve workflow efficiency and reduce waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial or related field.
• 2–5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office.
• CAD experience is a plus
• Must be a creative problem solver.
• Technical aptitude and familiarity with manufacturing processes.
• Lean manufacturing tools and experience desired.
• Travel to other facilities as needed.
• Self-motivated and goal orientated.
• Effectively communicate with other employees, departments, and levels of management.
• Promote teamwork and foster a great team environment.
• Ability to learn new process and procedures.
• Willingness to adapt to different work situations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Quality minded.
• Dependable, with an above average attendance record.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with Marathon's policies and in line with our core values.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical capabilities include but are not limited to: frequent walking and standing, occasional twisting, stooping, carrying, handling, pushing, and pulling; climbing, kneeling, and lifting 20-35 lbs. Frequently and 26-50 lbs. occasionally.
• Majority of time is spent in an office setting. But will also be in a manufacturing production environment with some (but not all) climate-controlled areas. Personal protective safety equipment must be worn, and proper safety precautions must be observed.