Process Architect
Reporting to the Lead Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, this position will be responsible for analyzing, designing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and automation potential. This role requires expertise in conducting FMEA, VAVE assessments, facilitating 3P events, and implementing industry standards like ISO9000.
As a Process Architect you will:
• Be responsible for leading 3P events and maintaining the overall Value Stream Map and Process At A Glance control documents for one or more value streams and NPD projects.
• Conducts/leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIE’S and 9 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved
• Manage Manufacture Engineering projects. Preparation of detailed project plans with estimated project task hours and timelines for development, production, validation, and launch. Will be responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery of projects
• Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules.
• Leading Projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations.
• Interact with Design Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability of new products. Participates in the design review process, and acts as a liaison for products from inception through shipment to the customer
• Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects
• Identify new opportunities for process improvement. Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects
• Review and write reports, approve expenditures, enforce rules. Recommend, plan and direct installation of new equipment. Communicate and collaborate with other managers and departments. Prepare and deliver engineering-related presentations as required.
We are looking for someone with:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field
• 8+ years of experience.
• Computer proficiency; confident with data analysis programs
• Problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques
• Examples of new product production integration or significant operational improvement projects
• An ability to lead projects from start to finish, on time and within budget.
Ideally you will have:
• Project management and leadership
• Six sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification
• Lean manufacturing certification
• Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of the organization structure.
The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are:
• General Office Environment, PC use
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Stooping
• Standing
• Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs +)
What we offer you:
Typical pay is $98,872 – 128, 577 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
About G&W Electric
Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.
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G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!
G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.
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Requirements
Must-haves
Process Architect
Be responsible for leading 3P events and maintaining the overall Value Stream Map and Process At A Glance control documents for one or more value streams and NPD projects.
Conducts/leads or participates in Process Mapping, FMEA, RIE’S and 9 Step Problem Solving, Quality Control Plan development, DFM, initiatives to promote and ensure that processes are continuously improved
Oversee research and development of new manufacturing equipment, processes, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
Improve manufacturing processes through review of all engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and adherence to engineering standards and project schedules.
Leading Projects through detailed plans and execution on innovative change across assigned assets, both equipment upgrades and equipment optimizations.
Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects
Identify new opportunities for process improvement. Analyze capital equipment needs for new technologies and business needs. Investigate, plan, and implement such capital projects
A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or related Engineering field
8+ years of experience.
Computer proficiency; confident with data analysis programs
Problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis techniques
Examples of new product production integration or significant operational improvement projects
An ability to lead projects from start to finish, on time and within budget.
Project management and leadership
Six sigma, Red X, or other problem-solving certification
Lean manufacturing certification
Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of the organization structure.
The Physical Demands / Working Conditions of the role are:
General Office Environment, PC use
Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
Heavy Lifting (frequent 25 lbs +)
Typical pay is $98,872 – 128, 577 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
Nice-to-haves
None flagged.
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