Process Engineer

Wausau Coated is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to join the team at our Wausau, WI location. The Process Engineer leads customer-focused process and product improvement initiatives by applying project management and problem-solving expertise. The role drives measurable results through cost reduction, lead-time improvement, inventory optimization, quality enhancement, and continuous improvements in employee safety.

Responsibilities

• Develops improvements of processes and methods that enhance production efficiency, manufacturing personnel support, and product quality.
• Manages process changes in support of product development.
• Develops written standard operating procedures and work instructions for key manufacturing processes.
• Leads safety activities and improvements and takes initiative to seek out other process opportunities.
• Utilizes statistical methods to perform analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and increased efficiency.
• Capable of leading capital projects of intermediate complexity and require interdepartmental collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Manufacturing, Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical engineering.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate interdepartmentally. Capacity to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean project leadership.
• Highly proficient extracting and analyzing data.
• Proven project management experience.