Nordic Ware · 14 hours ago
Process Engineer
St Louis Park,MN,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$80K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expNordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. As a Process Engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping how the company creates its iconic products by identifying opportunities for improvement and increasing efficiency within the manufacturing processes.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Map each assigned process, identify key input & output variables, and baseline current capability (Cp/Cpk)
Design experiments and sampling plans
Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools to determine variable impact, establish control limits, and flag leading indicators
Translate findings into realistic product specs, tolerances, and work instructions that operators can live with
Collaborate with QA to embed specs into our ERP & documentation systems
Lead Kaizen and Six Sigma projects to reduce scrap, cycle time, energy use, and ergonomic risk
Track and report return on investment (ROI) for each project
Assist with new tooling trials; define machine settings & PM checkpoints that lock in capability from day one
Integrate new software and hardware technologies into manufacturing to support production team members and improve efficiency
Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Product Design & Development, and Tool Room departments daily
Train operators and technicians on new standards and control plans
Use your strong communication skills to simplify technical language and processes to be understood by non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related field
2+ years in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with strong hands-on experience in plastic injection molding
Proven skill in statistical analysis (SPC, DOE, regression) and data acquisition
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, problem solving and analytical skills
Working knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or similar CI methodologies
Proficiency with CAD for tooling or fixture layouts-SolidWorks, AutoCAD; ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
Comfortable navigating ERP systems for routings, BOMs, and data retrieval
Preferred
Familiarity with related processes such as metal forming or coatings is a plus
Benefits
Bonuses
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life
Dependent Care FSA
Legal Plan Coverage
Paid Time Off
PTO buy and sell opportunity
Paid Holidays
401(k) Match
Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Employee Discount
Performance Based Pay
Weekly Paychecks
Company
Nordic Ware
Nordic Ware is a consumer goods company that offers Nordic ware products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Hopkins
CFO
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