PIE STAFF ENGINEER

Overview Of The Position As a PIE Staff Engineer, you will lead the optimization of our manufacturing workflows, responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean/Six Sigma, resolving critical production challenges, and establishing scalable processes for new product introductions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process development, improvement, and standardization projects.
• Design and optimize workflows to improve cycle time, yield, and efficiency.
• Identify root causes of production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.).
• Lead equipment selection, process validation, and production scaling activities.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) with robust process setup and qualification.
• Develop and maintain process documentation (work instructions, PFMEA, control plans).
• Train and mentor junior engineers and production teams.
• Collaborate with Quality, Molding, Maintenance, and Production for integrated process solutions.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as OEE, downtime, scrap rate, and throughput.

Job Requirements

• Degree/Master: Electronic & Electrical/RoboticEngineering Technology or Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, a related discipline, or equivalent, and demonstrated 5 years of experience in a process engineering or manufacturing environment. Prior involvement in large-scale process improvement or automation projects is preferred.
• Ability to interpret engineering design documents: ie., schematics, drawings.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a process engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Skilled in process troubleshooting, DOE, SPC, and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, or high-volume manufacturing systems.
• Proficiency in PFMEA, control plans, work instructions, and quality systems.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Minitab, and statistical/data analysis tools.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership.