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.
