Mgr., Process Engineering

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

Living Our Values
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life
The Manager of Process Engineering is a hands-on leader responsible for driving operational excellence across Supply Chain Operations at the VPC. Under the direction of the Sr. Process Engineering Manager, this role leads a team of Engineering Technicians and oversees production processes to ensure alignment with site goals and performance standards. The Manager supports continuous improvement initiatives and provides leadership to enhance operational performance and achieve the site's long-term objectives.

As a Mgr, Process Engineering you will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the Process Engineering team by fostering accountability, recognition, professional growth, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the VPC and/or PDC to enhance operational efficiency, quality, and performance.
• Develop, maintain, and control production processes to support operational excellence.
• Build effective communication with line and staff members to monitor progress, share updates, and report key initiatives.
• Present process improvement analyses and recommendations to the Sr. Process Engineering Manager to support data-driven decisions.
• Stay current on emerging vehicle manufacturing technologies and industry trends.
• Develop and maintain job instructions, ODS, accessory installation times, process standards, facility planning documentation, and vehicle flow documentation.
• Create and implement strategic plans, standard data charts, and work instructions to drive process consistency.
• Train VPC associates on continuous improvement principles and practices.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to optimize new accessory launches for high-volume manufacturing.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring, training, work assignments, performance management, recognition, discipline, and conflict resolution.
• Sponsor and support process improvement teams while collaborating on cross-functional initiatives.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's Degree Requires a bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience. Req or
• 5-7 years Minimum of 5-7 years of operations experience, including but not limited to auditing, operations analysis, leading teams, project management and successful implementation of performance enhancement initiatives Preferred
• 4-6 years 4-6 years of experience supervising exempt level associates (strongly preferred) Preferred
• Ability to apply strong business and operational insight to improve performance.
• Proven track record of driving measurable results and achieving key goals.
• Passion for fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong skills in planning, organizing, and aligning resources to meet objectives.
• Commitment to developing and empowering team members.
• Talent for building effective teams grounded in trust and collaboration.
• Skill in analyzing complex challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Focus on optimizing work processes for efficiency and quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification Upon Hire Preferred
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Upon Hire Required
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) 
• Engineering Design Process Engineering design process is a series of steps that engineers use to create functional products and processes. 
• Quality Assurance 
• Quality Control 
• Analytical Skills Analytical Skills refers to the ability to gather, organize, research, and review information in order to draw conclusions and solve complex problems.
• Process Improvement 
• Environment Health And Safety Environment, health and safety is a discipline that studies and implements practical aspects of environmental protection and safety at work. 
• Six Sigma Methodology 
• Process Development 
• Lean Manufacturing
• Process Control 

Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

Travel Requirements
25% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 25% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Join Us
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.