Process Engineering Director jobs in Elkhart, IN

Process Engineering Manager | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (Main)

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands - Utilimaster®, Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, Royal® Truck Body, DuraMag®, Magnum®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan® RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, and Builtmore™. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Process Engineering Manager for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN, you will be responsible for measuring, monitoring, and directing manufacturing process initiatives that are aimed to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost.

Your primary focus will be managing the areas of Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Production Planning, Capacity Management, Quality Assurance and Control, Team Leadership and Development, and Cross-Functional Collaboration. You will also be regarded as the plant's project and Kaizen facilitator and will oversee project development and execution.

You will also be expected to utilize your technical expertise to spearhead results and guide cross-functional engineering teams to optimize our manufacturing processes.

You will also be accountable for:

• Developing and implementing strategies to enhance manufacturing processes, reduce waste, improve operational efficiency, and minimize corrective actions
• Recruiting, training, and developing a team of process engineers and technicians
• Managing cross-functional engineering teams to identify and implement process improvements through Lean, Six Sigma, and other Lean methodologies.
• Ensuring the seamless integration of new engineering solutions into our manufacturing process
• Conducting regular process audits to ensure compliance and to identify improvement areas
• Managing the quality control process to ensure that our fleet vehicles meet or exceed standards
• Striving to optimize work, material, and information flows and processes
• Eliminating non-value-added activities and weak process designs
• Improving customer satisfaction through implementing sustainable processes
• Partnering with production planning to ensure the optimal utilization of resources
• Collaborating with capacity planning to meet production targets
• Designing common work standards, systems, and other elements of superior manufacturing practices
• Examining production data and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks
• Managing quality management systems, including inspection protocols and testing procedures
• Overseeing product launches and ensuring optimal manufacturing via product fixtures and tooling
• Providing mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback
• Fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Ensuring the seamless integration of new engineering solutions into our manufacturing process
• Working closely with maintenance and facilities teams to ensure equipment reliability and availability
• Making sure the Bristol plant is compliant with all industry regulations, standards, and safety protocols
• Maintaining a safe and environmentally responsible manufacturing environment

*Relocation assistance to the Bristol area is available for non-local candidates.*

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Lean, Continuous Improvement, or related discipline
• 5 years of experience with leading Lean/Six Sigma transformations or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing process engineering experience
• Advanced training in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SMED, Standardized Work, Job Instruction, and other continuous improvement methodologies (Preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A track record of handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• A reputation for being able to energize others and build buy-in with multiple stakeholders
• Versatile, flexible, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities
• Willing and able to travel approximately 15%
• Project management skills

Learn More

The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: https://theshyftgroup.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/251?c=theshyftgroup

The Shyft Group

• Employee Testimonials
• Our Story
• Our Commitment to Sustainability
• Our YouTube Channel
• Our LinkedIn Page

Utilimaster

• Press Releases
• Product Page
• Commercial Truck Bodies
• Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

Bristol, IN

• Bristol, IN - Cost-of-Living Calculator
• The Town of Bristol - Official Site
• Best of Bristol, IN (TripAdvisor)
• About Bristol, IN - via BestPlaces.net

Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.