Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer

Description

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer – Waukegan, IL  (This is an onsite role)

 

 

 

Company Overview

 

Springs Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry since 1939. Headquartered in Middleton WI, we have 7,000 associates with locations in North America, Europe, and Asia.  Our custom window treatments are available under the Bali, Graber, SunSetter and Mecho brands in nearly every major retailer, in thousands of designer showrooms, and showcased in large commercial buildings.

 

Our company has made significant investments to become a leader in product innovation.  As North America’s premier window covering company, we’re committed to creating a “Best Experience” for our consumers, channel partners and associates.  We are bringing new innovations to the market at an accelerated pace and have a variety of offerings to consumers who want to improve their home décor.

 

 

Position Summary

The Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development, optimization, validation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and fabrication processes across the organization. This role requires advanced technical expertise, strategic problem-solving capabilities, and specialized knowledge of manufacturing systems, process engineering methodologies, quality systems, automation technologies, and lean manufacturing principles. The associate serves as a key technical leader supporting operational excellence initiatives, new product introductions, process standardization, cost reduction strategies, and manufacturing performance improvements across multiple departments and facilities. The position collaborates closely with operations leadership, product development, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and global manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet customer, regulatory, safety, quality, and productivity requirements. The position requires specialized knowledge of the company’s manufacturing systems, operational standards, continuous improvement methodologies, proprietary processes, and multi-site manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for evaluating and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies, leading capital and process improvement projects, developing technical standards, mentoring engineering and production personnel, and driving operational efficiencies through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement methodologies. This is a first shift, full-time exempt position reporting directly to the Director of US Operations and Continuous Improvement. The role works closely with plant leadership, operations management, engineering teams, and cross-functional stakeholders across multiple manufacturing facilities to support operational strategy, manufacturing standardization, continuous improvement initiatives, and business performance objectives.

 

Advanced Manufacturing Methods & Process Engineering – 35%

• Lead the development, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing and fabrication processes for new and existing products
• Utilize advanced Industrial Engineering and Lean Manufacturing methodologies to improve operational performance, reduce waste, and increase manufacturing efficiency
• Conduct detailed work measurement and labor utilization studies utilizing techniques including time studies, work sampling, predetermined motion time systems, ratio-delay studies, video analysis, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) evaluations
• Analyze manufacturing workflows and determine optimal process methods to improve safety, quality, throughput, ergonomics, and cost performance
• Design, develop, validate, and implement manufacturing fixtures, tooling, equipment modifications, and process controls to support operational improvements
• Lead cross-functional manufacturing improvement initiatives involving engineering, operations, quality, maintenance, and supply chain teams
• Support automation initiatives and integration of advanced manufacturing technologies to improve productivity and process stability
• Manage multiple capital equipment and process improvement projects from concept through implementation, validation, and operational launch
• Support global manufacturing standardization efforts and replication of best practices across facilities

Technical Problem Solving & Quality Improvement – 25%

• Lead root cause analysis investigations and corrective action activities related to manufacturing, process, and quality issues
• Utilize quality and process improvement methodologies including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, DOE, 8D, Six Sigma, Fishbone Analysis, and Lean tools
• Monitor process c