Process Engineer I (Ramos Arizpe)

Job Summary

This role plans, manages, and supports manufacturing engineering activities in the area of production processes, equipment, machinery, fixtures, gauges, and tooling. Develops documentation for the acquisition and appropriation of capital goods.

Key Responsibilities

• Consults with management, engineering, and other personnel on manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Researches and recommends new manufacturing methods, machinery, and equipment to increase productivity, reduce waste, and reduce costs.
• Coordinates the design and specification of gauges, fixtures, tooling, material handling and material transportation in support of ongoing manufacturing operations.
• Oversees the design of products and systems to connect machines, hardware, and software.
• Directs and coordinates manufacturing and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Ensures facilities and equipment are always kept safe and productive at all times by supervising maintenance personnel.
• Works with machinery and equipment vendors regarding specifications, quotations, timing, delivery, and installation.
• Negotiates long‑term relationship agreements and La‑Z‑Boy specific technology protection.
• Supports company‑wide standardization of processes, equipment, and management systems.
• Maintains and updates CAD documentation for plant layout designs, fixture, and equipment locations.
• Assists with the establishment of manufacturing capital budgets and equipment expenditures.
• Consults with other departments such as Environmental Compliance, Marketing, Quality, Safety, and Legal to provide technical input as needed.
• Participates in meetings, seminars, vendor trips, and training sessions to stay informed of new developments in the field.

Scope & Impact

The role must plan, organize, and optimize the manufacturing process. With a thorough understanding of manufacturing concepts and the ability to pick up new technologies quickly, this role has a major impact on reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and reducing costs within manufacturing processes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 2–4 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Familiar with products and process improvement tools like VSM, DFM, and DFA.
• English intermediate proficiency.
• Up to 25% travel required.

Preferred Requirements

• AutoCAD proficiency.
• Knowledge/experience in lean manufacturing and statistical process control.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Up to three (3) direct reports.

Weekly Hours

48

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 utmost 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.