PTC Alliance
Job Details
Job Location MIDDLETOWN - Middletown, OH
Salary Range $65000.00 - $80000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift Day
Description
PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.
We at PTC value our employees' health and wellness. We offer the following: FREE Healthcare HSAoption Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance Long Term Disability Cancer & Critical accident coverage 401K plan with company match Referral Bonus Annual college scholarshipavailable for children & grandchildren of PTCemployees Tuition
Reimbursementeligibility Job Summary:
Responsible for driving improvements in manufacturing operations through data-driven process analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing process efficiency, reducing operational costs, improving product quality, and maximizing throughput. The Process Engineer works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to standardize manufacturing processes and implement Lean and Six Sigma best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards in the manufacturing environment through proactive risk assessments and workplace audits. • Lead and support continuous improvement projects across machining, fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes. • Optimize manufacturing process flow, cycle times, and material handling to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce downtime. • Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, SPC, RCA) to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. • Develop standardized work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools to improve operational consistency. • Conduct time studies, process capability analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations to support capital investment and ROI decisions. • Engage with plant operators, technicians, and supervisors to gather process feedback and ensure frontline input is integrated into process improvements. • Track and report key process metrics including scrap rate, yield, production throughput, takt time, and labor utilization. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the introduction of new equipment, process validation, and manufacturing scalability efforts.
Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline. • Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial process engineering role. • Proven background in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma projects. • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. • Proficiency in manufacturing analytics, process simulation, and ERP/MES systems is a plus.
Number of Direct Reports
:
None
Job Titles of Direct Reports:
None
Qualifications
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Must possess a valid driver's license for business travel.
Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Other Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer literate and able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, established Company programs and employee must have knowledge of Internet software; Microsoft PowerPoint; Excel and Microsoft Word software, etc.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May enter manufacturing area of the plant where the noise level is very loud and hearing protection is required. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
Quality Commitment:
The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTCA Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Job Location MIDDLETOWN - Middletown, OH
Salary Range $65000.00 - $80000.00 Salary/year
Job Shift Day
Description
PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.
We at PTC value our employees' health and wellness. We offer the following: FREE Healthcare HSAoption Dental Vision Life Insurance Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance Long Term Disability Cancer & Critical accident coverage 401K plan with company match Referral Bonus Annual college scholarshipavailable for children & grandchildren of PTCemployees Tuition
Reimbursementeligibility Job Summary:
Responsible for driving improvements in manufacturing operations through data-driven process analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role focuses on enhancing process efficiency, reducing operational costs, improving product quality, and maximizing throughput. The Process Engineer works closely with production, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams to standardize manufacturing processes and implement Lean and Six Sigma best practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards in the manufacturing environment through proactive risk assessments and workplace audits. • Lead and support continuous improvement projects across machining, fabrication, assembly, and finishing processes. • Optimize manufacturing process flow, cycle times, and material handling to improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and reduce downtime. • Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools (e.g., value stream mapping, Kaizen, 5S, SMED) and Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC, SPC, RCA) to identify root causes and implement sustainable solutions. • Develop standardized work instructions, process documentation, and visual management tools to improve operational consistency. • Conduct time studies, process capability analysis, and cost-benefit evaluations to support capital investment and ROI decisions. • Engage with plant operators, technicians, and supervisors to gather process feedback and ensure frontline input is integrated into process improvements. • Track and report key process metrics including scrap rate, yield, production throughput, takt time, and labor utilization. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on the introduction of new equipment, process validation, and manufacturing scalability efforts.
Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline. • Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in a high-volume manufacturing or industrial process engineering role. • Proven background in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma projects. • Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred. • Proficiency in manufacturing analytics, process simulation, and ERP/MES systems is a plus.
Number of Direct Reports
:
None
Job Titles of Direct Reports:
None
Qualifications
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations : Must possess a valid driver's license for business travel.
Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Other Skills and Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer literate and able to learn and use HP programs such as e-mail, established Company programs and employee must have knowledge of Internet software; Microsoft PowerPoint; Excel and Microsoft Word software, etc.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May enter manufacturing area of the plant where the noise level is very loud and hearing protection is required. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
Quality Commitment:
The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTCA Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.