Senior Paint Process Engineer

@ Apogee Architectural Metals
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Senior Paint Process Engineer

Wausau, WI
Posted 1 week ago

About the job

Apogee Architectural Metals specializes in manufacturing high-quality architectural metals. The Senior Process Engineer will lead process development, define standards, and improve manufacturing processes enterprise-wide, ensuring long-term capability and technical excellence.

Requirements

  • 8+ years process engineering experience
  • 5+ years in process expertise
  • 3+ years project management
  • Multi-site support experience
  • Strong technical knowledge

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Engineering
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Project management certification
  • Six Sigma Black Belt (preferred)
  • Experience in manufacturing environments

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Apogee Architectural Metals


Job Description

The Process Engineer IV / Senior provides enterprise-level (multi-site) technical leadership and governance for manufacturing processes. This role sets standards, leads strategic technical initiatives, and ensures long-term capability across sites.


 Key Responsibilities

  • Process Development
  • Define and govern enterprise process standards and best practices
  • Lead multi-site or enterprise process improvement and new process introduction initiatives
  • Serve as top-level SME for core manufacturing technologies
  • Data Analysis
  • Analyze process and systems data to optimize process results
  • Design and implement process monitoring strategy
  • Problem Solving
  • Lead and support technical problem-solving initiatives with expertise in process and methods
  • Project Management
  • Support capital strategy, technology roadmap, and risk mitigation
  • Lead large scale, multi-faceted capital projects using good project management practices
  • Team Collaboration/Mentorship
  • Partner with segment leadership to align technical initiatives to business needs
  • Mentor and develop process engineering talent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Expert-level technical knowledge in area of process expertise
  • Enterprise and systems-level thinking
  • Strong leadership and influence skills
  • Ability to translate technical insight into business impact

Education and Experience

  • Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
  • Strong Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Project management (PMP or PMO) certificate preferred
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred


Experience

  • 8+ years of process engineering experience
  • 5+ years of experience in area of process expertise
  • 3+ years of large-scale project management experience
  • Multi-site project and support experience preferred
  • Core area of technical expertise which enables the ability to develop, lead, and implement new products, processes, and technologies.

Work Environment/Travel Requirements

  • Frequent exposure to manufacturing environment.
  • Extended periods of office work on a computer and in team meetings.
  • Regional day travel is expected with this role.
  • Overnight travel requirements will be variable based on projects and business activities, expected up to 30%
  • Physical Requirements
  • Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.

Our Benefits

We care about and invest in our employees. We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their well-being and foster professional development. Here is a glimpse of what you can look forward to if you join our team.

  • Competitive Benefits Package for employees and their dependents (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability)

  • Incentive Plans

  • 401(k) with employer contribution and match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employer match

  • Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Time)

  • Paid Holidays

  • Tuition Reimbursement Program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Wellness Program

  • Training and Career Progression

Apogee and our brands are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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