Overview

Process Engineer I The Gund Company St. Louis, MOThis position is based on-site at our St. Louis, MO facility. Candidates must reside in the Greater St. Louis area Launch Your Engineering Career with a Company Built on Innovation and Continuous Improvement Are you an engineer who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a real impact on manufacturing operations? Are you excited by opportunities to work hands-on with production teams, lead improvement projects, and develop your technical expertise in a dynamic manufacturing environment?If so, The Gund Company wants to hear from you.At The Gund Company, we're more than a manufacturer of engineered electrical insulation materials. We're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and continuous learners who work together to support our customers and each other.Our culture is guided by a simple philosophy: Take Care of Each Other. Take Care of the Customer. Take Care of the Business. As a Process Engineer I, you'll play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations, improving processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and developing solutions that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency. This is an ideal opportunity for an early-career engineer looking to gain hands-on manufacturing experience while working alongside experienced engineering and operations leaders. What You'll Do As a Process Engineer I, you'll learn the business from the production floor up while contributing to high-impact projects that improve operational performance. Process Improvement & Manufacturing Support Apply engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes, product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.Support continuous improvement efforts focused on reducing waste, increasing throughput, and lowering production costs.Assist with engineering master updates, work order improvements, and process standardization activities.Analyze production data to identify trends, recommend improvements, and support decision-making.Participate in troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve manufacturing issues. Lean Manufacturing & Problem Solving Support and participate in Kaizen events and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.Utilize structured problem-solving tools such as: 5 Why Analysis A3 Problem Solving Root Cause Analysis Collaborate with operations teams to implement sustainable process improvements.Assist in corrective action activities and continuous improvement projects. Engineering Project Management Lead and support facility improvement projects that drive measurable operational savings.Develop project plans and lead A3 improvement projects.Assist in developing capital equipment proposals and implementation plans.Manage project documentation, timelines, and execution activities.Support equipment installations, process changes, and manufacturing improvements. Technical Documentation & Design Create and maintain: Work Instructions Standard Operating Procedures Visual Work Standards Engineering Documentation Training Materials Develop CAD drawings and tooling designs using SolidWorks or similar software.Create technical reports and "white papers" evaluating new materials, processes, and equipment capabilities.Design and execute test plans and production trials to evaluate process and material improvements. Safety & Compliance Support compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.Participate in risk assessments and corrective action programs.Promote a culture focused on workplace safety and continuous improvement.Partner with production teams to implement safe and effective manufacturing practices. What You'll Gain This role offers the opportunity to:Work directly with production, engineering, and plant leadership teamsGain hands-on manufacturing engineering experienceLead meaningful continuous improvement projects Develop project management and capital project experienceBuild Lean Manufacturing and operational excellence skillsGrow your eng