OH - Sr. Process Engineer

Job-ID: 16764; Location(s): Mantua, OH 

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are working efficiently and effectively to reduce waste in order to produce quality products; ensuring process improvements drive out cost through material resource planning and physical processes utilizing lean manufacturing principals and initiatives.

Process Improvement                                                                                                                                

• Develops and reviews tooling and manufacturing processes to ensure full utilization of equipment and efficient set up of machines; ensures operating at optimum efficiency, including but not limited to cleaning, removing, reassembling and storing of tools; ensures processes are effective and efficient so tools and machines are available as schedule demands.
• Coordinates and leads workshops and cross-functional teams including but not limited to MRP Controller, Process Controller, Line Manager and Line Leads to develop waste reduction processes and procedures to improve time and quality controls; ensuring processes maximize yields and uptime.
• Responsible for software and activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality and performing process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem-solving and decision making tools; ensure manufacturing processes are efficient; establish processes for improvement.

Training Initiatives

• Leads and trains Process Engineers; provides assistance with questions as needed.

Special Projects

• Leads and coordinates activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within department and throughout the organization.
• Participates in developing work programs and project activities such as assessments, position papers, brainstorming, making presentations and special studies.

Internal and External Audits

• Reviews and analyzes quality and measurement processes to determine where technological improvements would benefit operations, cost reduction, or quality; plans and administers internal and external audits.

Equipment Preventive Maintenance and Usage

• Manages and engineers continuous improvement efforts to improve capacity, productivity and capabilities of equipment and plant by working with Maintenance to establish preventive maintenance
• program in order to improve machine usage and optimal efficiency; establishes processes for equipment usage.

Budget and Capital Planning

• Develop processes and schedules to maintain capital planning budget, ensure all processes remain within set parameters.

Lean Manufacturing Improvements

• Develop, maintain and lead improvement control processes including but not limited to Kaizen; 5S activities to organize and manage workplace; lean manufacturing methodologies for cost reduction, production and continuous improvement; establish standardized work procedures and continually check processes for improvement. Trains, leads and monitors lean implementation throughout the department; develops internally a Six Sigma lean organization driven to improve cost and quality control metrics.

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned
• Provides statistical and historical facts for legal department involving products made by Viega
• Communicates and gives input regarding performance evaluations.

Special Job Dimensions

• Some travel will be required.

What We're Looking For:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawing, and models
• Knowledge of advanced math and their applications
• Knowledge of computer software, including Access, Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, CAD (Catia, AutoCad or Solid Works); Material Resource Planning, Mini Tab and SAP preferred
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods and Kaizen, 5S and Six Sigma training tools
• Knowledge of quality control and testing procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work well under deadlines, and ability to work well with a cross-functional team to accomplish results
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology
• 6+ years related experience
• Master’s Degree Preferred
• 2 years of prior leadership or management experience preferred

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.

Total Rewards Package:

Compensation

• Base: $97,000 - $126,000 annually, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
• Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

Application Window

• Posting date: 12/09/2025
• The application deadline for this job is: 01/09/2026

Your contact person:

First Last