Manufacturing Process Analyst II

Summary

The manufacturing Process Analyst II supports the planning, coordination, and execution of manufacturing projects under the guidance of senior project managers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the planning and tracking of manufacturing initiatives by analyzing schedules, milestones, and operational performance data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating manufacturing processes and workflows using production, quality, and efficiency metrics.
• Analyze production processes and performance data to identify root causes of inefficiencies and develop data-driven recommendations to improve safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, cost control, and on-time production.
• Communicate analytical findings and recommendations to management to help prioritize initiatives and adjust operational plans while minimizing production disruptions.
• Evaluate compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards and provide analytical support to management in addressing gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with training and quality teams to analyze process requirements and support the development, updating, and standardization of Work Instructions and Quality Assurance (WIQA) documentation.
• Operate manufacturing equipment on a limited, as-needed basis to evaluate process performance, validate improvement initiatives, and support data collection for analysis.
• Perform other analytical and process evaluation tasks as assigned by management.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field (or expected graduation)
• 2-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing required
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge of Heat Treatment, Casting, and Melting Process preferred
• Organizing and coordinating skills
• Knowledge in Safety

Organizational Culture

• Work safely and follow rules and guidelines for safe work
• Reporting to work on time and with a positive attitude
• Responsible for staying focused on tasks at hand
• Being responsible for work performance and completing tasks throughout the day
• Maintains a good working relationship with co-workers
• Support a positive and steady workflow through the company
• Works with a sense of urgency when needed
• Support, coach or mentor co-workers when needed
• Positively support change throughout the company

Physical Work Conditions

• Must be able to work in a hot environment

• Must be able to lift and move aluminum wheels of varying weight

• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 12 hours per day

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when required

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.