Process Engineer

Overview

AprilAire is an industry leading provider of healthy air solutions who is committed to our mission; everyone deserves healthy air. You will join a team of professionals who are passionate, customer focused, adaptable, and leading the way for new HVAC technologies and innovative thinking. We are proud to be in over 7 million homes and look forward to our continued success. Give your career a breath of fresh air today and consider joining our team!

Due to an internal promotion, we are look for a Process Engineer to join the team in our Madison, Wisconsin manufacturing facility. In this exciting opportunity you will serve to make an impact by driving and implementing process improvement projects and supporting future initiatives.

Responsibilities

Your day will include:

• Coordinating and leading continuous improvement projects within multiple facilities elated to process, cost, production, and quality
• Improving the production flow through utilization of labor incentives
• Communicate with union members in group and 1:1 interactions to explain incentive system and changes
• Recommending and leading new projects, improvements, and product design changes applying your knowledge of lean manufacturing and engineering principles
• Engaging and collaborating with New Product Introduction teams, Engineering Change Requests, and other relevant processes that directly impact manufacturing
• Developing and updating FMEA's & PFMEA's
• Design and steer execution of qualification plans for new/modified equipment or materials
• Participating in long-range planning, including plant layout and equipment need
• Investigating, justifying, and implementing special packaging projects including tooling and equipment setup
• Preparing documentation and providing metrics, flow charts and diagrams as needed
• Maintaining manufacturing information in our MRP system
• Leading plant Productivity projects to improve cost structure (labor, material and overhead) through process and product improvements
• Applying your knowledge of lean manufacturing and engineering principles which includes Kaizen events, Kanban, 5S, setup reduction, materials flow, and production layout

Qualifications

If the below says, "Me!" apply today:

• Bachelor's degree in Process or Industrial Engineering and manufacturing experience in an assembly environment
• Understanding of Process or Industrial Engineering concepts and principles focused on process efficiencies, quality control, and cost analysis
• 3+ years' experience in a continuous improvement environment
• Curious personality with an ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Initiative to work independently and collaborate across teams
• Values building relationships with others while acting as the subject matter specialist in your role
• Experience with AutoCAD a plus

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK FOR ALL! At AprilAire our employees are our most important resource. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits and unique company perks, and why we create a shared purpose in giving back to our communities.

We care about your health by providing...

• a comprehensive health insurance plan
• dental and vision insurance
• flexible spending account
• progressive wellness programming for you and your family (including fitness programs and incentives)

We care about your wellbeing by providing...

• vacation and holiday pay
• summer hours
• dress for the day (casual dress code)
• free coffee and popcorn
• employee discounts on AprilAire products
• a fantastic team environment

We care when you need it most by providing...

• company-sponsored short and long term disability plans
• parental leave
• employee assistant program
• identity theft protection
• bereavement pay

We care about your financial wellness by providing...

• 401(k) with company match and generous profit sharing
• three types of life insurance coverage
• college savings plan
• scholarship awards

We care about your growth by providing...

• tuition reimbursement program
• learning and development opportunities

We care about our community by...

• giving back to local charities through fundraising, volunteering, and charitable events
• sponsoring employees and immediate family members for their participation in charitable events

AprilAire does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at AprilAire without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of AprilAire, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by AprilAire as a result of the referral or through other means. Search agreements must be made with a member of the AprilAire Human Resources team to be considered valid.

Applicants have rights under federal and state employment laws:

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) En Espaol

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) En Espaol

Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Act (WFMLA) En Espaol

AprilAire is an E-Verify company