Process Improvement Engineer

WHO IS PROPPER:

We got our start in 1967 with a contract for the U.S. Navy, manufacturing the iconic "Dixie Cup" hat worn by U.S. sailors. Over the decades, we've supplied more than 120 million garments to the U.S. Department of Defense, law enforcement agencies, and the public safety community.

You may not have heard of us, but you've definitely seen our work.

Our heritage informs how we operate. We are a retail brand, but we still think like a contract manufacturer. Contracts aren't won by selling a particular lifestyle, telling unique stories, or appealing to emotion. They are won with features, quality, and demonstrable value. Contracts are won on the concrete.

This mentality drives every aspect of our production. Make it Work. Make it Last. Make it Real. Or don't make it at all.

WHY BE A PART OF THE PROPPER TEAM?

We are offering a full time, on-site position with a reasonably flexible schedule, located at our headquarters office in St. Charles, MO. Future remote hybrid schedule possibility. This Industrial Engineer position salary range is $70,000 up to $85,000 plus the opportunity to earn yearly bonuses. (Starting wages depend on experience) In addition to competitive wages and bonus potential, Propper also offers a fully comprehensive benefits package to include Health and Wellness (medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, etc); Paid Time Off Program (that begins on your first day) and 8 paid Holidays; and Financial Security Benefits (401K, Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability (Employer paid and supplemental). Propper also recognizes the health needs of their employees and have a gym onsite for all employees to use free of charge.

Our focus is on our employees first. After all, without the employees, Propper would not exist. So we strive for a healthy work-life balance and professional personal growth. The positive team based, down to earth culture makes Propper a place you want to come in and do great things with.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN THE TEAM?

We are looking for an outgoing, detail oriented, motivated individual to develop and sustain efficient operational methods for engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain that improve profitability. This engineering professional will collaborate with production and engineering team to understand operations, and develop solutions to meet Quality, Delivery, and Cost goals across our facilities worldwide. This individual will be able to conduct research and analysis to develop new strategies and ideas to improve the processes in a manufacturing plant. The primary focus will be efficiency and profitability. The right candidate will be comfortable on the manufacturing floor and will have a hands-on approach.

As a Process Improvement Engineer you will be able to apply your experience in determining metrics and creating comprehensive dashboards to monitor progress and effectively communicate with leadership. Driving projects to increase productivity, reduce lead-time, improve quality, and cost savings. Identifying manufacturing capabilities and limitations; calculate production capacity and coordinate with production control team. Analyzing and ensuring material transactions are executed properly, accurately, and timely. As well as improve labor productivity through the development/deployment of best-known methods and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Key skills that are necessary to be able to perform the above-mentioned duties would be project management, planning, strong prioritization. Experience in ERP systems, SQL and other programming skills are a plus as well as a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or similar focus. International travel is required up to 50%. Must be able and willing to spend 50% -75% of time in our plants in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Haiti. Being bi-lingual will enhance your success in this role.

If this opportunity sounds like an adventure that you would like more information on, Apply today!