Process Engineer Junior

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day.Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities.We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you're ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated.WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT- Job Summary:This role supports manufacturing engineering activities in production processes, equipment, machinery, fixtures, gauges, and tooling.Job Description:KEY RESPONSIBILITIES_:_- Consults with management, engineering, and other personnel on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.- Supports research and recommendation new manufacturing methods, machinery, and equipment to increase productivity, reduce waste, and reduce costs.- Proposes improvements for the manufacturing processes.- Maintain and update CAD documentation for plant layout designs, fixture, and equipment locations.- Supports company-wide standardization of processes, equipment, and management systems.- Proposes the design and specification of gauges, fixtures, tooling, material handling and material transportation in support of ongoing manufacturing operations.- Assures low down time in lines.- Lines balancingSCOPE & IMPACT:The individual must plan, organize, and optimize the manufacturing processes.With a thorough understanding of manufacturing concepts and the ability to pick up new technologies quickly, this position has a major impact on reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and reducing costs within manufacturing processes.Helps to document current production processes.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with 0 - 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent.- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel.- Intermediate AutoCAD- English basic proficiency.- AutoCAD- Up to 5% Travel Required.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:- Knowledge/experience in lean manufacturing and statistical processes control.- Knowledge in upholstery processes.- Experience with process improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing and Core Tools.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Indirect reportPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:Office environment most of the time.Often required to go to the floor to evaluate.Required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), to hear, listen, and talk.Often required to be involved in the product building process.- OTHER DUTIES:_- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice._Weekly Hours:48Work Shift:At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer.We understand that our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of upmost importance as we work together to build comfort.All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.or by calling ************.