Process Engineer I

Description

Overview

Join The Gund Company, where you will find friends who will support and challenge you to crush goals that provide amazing growth opportunities. We are in the business of electrical insulation manufacturing, but we really pride ourselves in just being a group of fun, driven, problem solvers who LOVE what we do!

The Gund Company: Take Care of Each Other, Take Care of the Customer and Take Care of the Business

Job Summary

The Process Engineer I is an entry-level engineering role focused on learning and applying engineering fundamentals within a manufacturing environment. This position supports continuous improvement efforts, assists with process optimization and troubleshooting, and works under the guidance of senior engineers and/or plant leadership on department- or value stream-level projects. The role emphasizes execution and implementation while building technical, manufacturing, and Lean process knowledge.

Essential Job Functions

• Learn and apply engineering fundamentals to support manufacturing process improvements related to safety, quality, delivery, cost, and waste reduction.
• Support work order improvement activities and Engineering Master updates.
• Collect, organize, and analyze production data under guidance to identify trends, support problem solving, and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Support Kaizen events, Lean improvement projects, and root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Why and A3 planning template.
• Provide hands-on execution and implementation support for equipment, materials, process changes, and manufacturing troubleshooting activities.
• Assigned tasks are to be completed accurately, documented appropriately, and aligned with project objectives.
• Create and update work instructions, process documentation, visual standards, engineering records, and operator training materials to support process sustainment.
• Support adherence to safety, environmental, and health regulations, including participation in safety initiatives, corrective action activities, and risk assessments.
• Implement strategic continuous improvement projects with significant savings for the facility
• Develop capital charter proposals and manage the implementation of capital projects
• Create CAD drawings for new equipment/tooling
• Lead A3 Projects with project plan
• Develop test / trial plans for evaluating material and parts
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications and Competencies

• Foundational understanding of engineering principles 
• Basic understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement concepts required.
• Proficiency with Software skills in Excel, Word, and Power point are essential
• CAD / Solid Works experience 
• Exposure to CNC equipment, thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, or related manufacturing processes preferred.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply structured methods required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills required.
• Technical reporting of new materials, process, and key equipment capabilities (white papers).
• Perform data analysis and report in coherent format for applicability
• Project management competency for capital projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively on the production floor required.
• Team-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) Engineering Degree 
• 2–4 years of manufacturing engineering experience
• OSHA/NOM Safety competency in industrial environment 
• English Proficiency B1, 

Travel

Travel is not required.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, bend, climb, or work on the production floor. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.