Process Engineer-Kimball International, Salem, IN - Salem, IN
 Kimball International | |
 United States, Indiana, Salem | |
 Dec 05, 2025 | |
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Provide technical expertise and guidance to support and continuously improve operational performance.
Roles and Responsibilities include: * Manage plant layout and flow. * Determine/manage operational costs on the shop floor. * Assist in determining labor costs for products * Play an active role in the pilot run process for all new product introductions and/or enhancements. * Proactively communicates across the organization business issues and opportunities. * Be familiar with all manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, upholstery, etc). * Be familiar with and utilize Lean Manufacturing principles. * Participate in kaizen program activities for the Process Team and be prepared to assist the Product Team during Program implementation. * Gather and verify Sequence of Events (SOE) times. * Be able to perform time studies and factor in 100% productivity. * Identify non-value added tasks in processes and develop solutions to eliminate. * Assist in physical movement of small plant assets during a kaizen program including machine & equipment, inventory, racks, small tools, etc. * Work with Operation Method Sheets (OMS) when necessary. * Data input owner for process, work content, BOM, TQC, * Initiate Engineering Change Requests for SOE process, procedure, and time related items. * Assist in the coordination and implementation of continuous improvement activities. * Support Production and Engineering ideas by sharing information and upgrading as needed existing machines, facilities, and support systems. * Monitor all requests for new or realigned processes to insure continuity as well as cost feasibility to all areas and the adherence with Lean Principles and Methodology. * Perform justification on proposed new assets. | |