Manufacturing Process Engineer

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This position reports to:

Manufacturing Process/Continuous Improve

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In this role, you will have the opportunity to support manufacturing and production processes while developing your engineering skills through hands-on experience, problem solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with experienced engineers and production teams to improve safety, quality, efficiency, and overall manufacturing performance.

The work model for the role is: Onsite in Bartlesville, OK. #LI-Onsite

Your role and responsibilities:

• Support manufacturing operations by reviewing production processes, collecting and analyzing data, and helping identify opportunities to improve quality, cost, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

• Assist with continuous improvement activities including standardized work instructions, process documentation, 5S, Lean manufacturing, and problem-solving initiatives.

• Support the development and implementation of manufacturing solutions, including work cells, fixtures, jigs, tooling, and process improvements.

• Assist with facility and production layouts to support workflow improvements, new product introductions, and efficient use of manufacturing space.

• Participate in safety and ergonomic assessments of work areas and assist with implementing improvements to reduce risk and improve operator performance.

• Work collaboratively with production, quality, engineering, and other teams to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and identify practical solutions.

• Learn and apply engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement tools in a hands-on production environment.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters — because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role: 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET), or a related engineering field.

• 0–2 years of professional experience in manufacturing, engineering, or a related field. Recent graduates and candidates with relevant internship or co-op experience are encouraged to apply.

• Basic understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and problem-solving techniques.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in improving manufacturing processes.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively with engineering and production teams.

• High level of self-motivation, curiosity, and willingness to learn.

• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US permanently.

Preferred:

• Internship, co-op, or hands-on experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Familiarity with CAD or SOLIDWORKS; CATIA experience is a plus.

• Familiarity with SAP or other manufacturing/ERP systems.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

• Experience with data analysis, reporting, SQL, coding, or other technical tools.

• Experience developing or working with standardized work instructions, process documentation, work cells, fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing layouts.

• Exposure to safety, ergonomics, or manufacturing process improvement activities

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. 

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf 

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.  

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.  

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees 

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico] 

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on “Candidate/Guest” to learn more 

Health, Life & Disability 

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.   

• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus 

• Vision benefit 

• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) 

• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) 

• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums 

• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid 

• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay. 

• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance 

• Paid Parental Leave 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption 

• Employee discount program 

Retirement 

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions   

• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)  

Time off  

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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