Process Engineer Job Listing at Kelly Services in La Vergne, TN (Job ID 10138122)

Description

Process Engineer

• Location: La Vergne, TN 37086
• Position Type: Permanent | Onsite
• Salary: Starting at 80k - 95k (Based on experience – Excellent benefit package)
• Must work without sponsorship

Position Summary
The Process Engineer provides technical support and problem-solving expertise for manufacturing operations at the La Vergne facility. This role focuses on identifying opportunities for process improvement, increasing efficiency, reducing cost, and supporting plant-wide operational excellence initiatives.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical ability, hands-on experience, and the capability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Key Responsibilities

• Define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions using structured problem-solving tools (5-Why, A3, 8D, DMAIC, etc.)
• Continuous improvement and or lean manufacturing principles
• Create, access, and reduce cycle time and manufacturing costs
• Develop, improve, and standardize manufacturing processes and supporting documentation aligned with safety, quality, and production systems
• Lead and support implementation of Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Analyze production data to recommend improvements in methods, tooling, and equipment to reduce costs
• Manage multiple priorities with urgency and accountability
• Identify and eliminate variability within standard manufacturing processes
• Support process optimization and equipment reliability initiatives

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  OR equivalent manufacturing experience
• Experience in manufacturing processes

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret engineering documentation
• Working knowledge of CAD software and Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated success implementing corrective actions
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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