Production Process Engineer

Improve the Process. Strengthen Production. Make Construction Better.

The Production Process Engineer develops and implements systems, processes, and equipment procedures to ensure time-efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production manufacturing outputs.

What You'll do

• Complete Engineer-to-Order (ETO) and Made-to-Order (MTO) prefabrication requests and deliver project packages on time, at quality, and in full; escalate issues as complexity warrants.
• Facilitate collaboration and discussion within the immediate team on technical scheduling, production, and quality topics.
• Identify process inefficiencies and use established Lean methods, including Continuous Improvement Process and A3, to resolve them; collect process data, conduct root cause analysis, report data trends, and recommend solutions.
• Use your understanding of prefabrication process flow to optimize local Production Engineering processes through small and medium adjustments.
• Analyze multiple scenarios to develop alternative solutions and backup plans, enabling resilient project execution under guided direction.
• Structure assigned projects into well-defined tasks with clear instructions and deliverables; create project plans with accurately estimated timelines and resources.
• Connect and collaborate within the Product Modification team and with Large Project Execution groups, including Project Execution Management, Fulfilment Managers, Engineers, and Computer-Aided Design modelers.
• Build effective partnerships within the Product Modification team and with Large Project Execution stakeholders to support achievement of project objectives.
• Communicate insights through well-structured presentations tailored to peers and managers, incorporating guidance to ensure shared understanding.
• Foster innovation and drive change by proactively identifying improvement opportunities and promoting a culture of accountability.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization or visa sponsorship (including initial, transfer, or extension), and candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and remain authorized for the duration of employment without the need for sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering required; technical master’s degree preferred.
• One year of relevant experience in an industrial or production engineering role required; experience within a plant environment preferred.
• Thorough understanding of design engineering, including technical drawing interpretation, plant engineering, industrial engineering, and tooling.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, and strong analytical and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of manufacturing planning concepts, configuration management, and Engineering and Manufacturing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and in Enterprise Resource Planning and Material Requirements Planning systems.
• Proven problem-solving skills and a track record of driving process improvement initiatives, such as Lean tools, continuous improvement projects, and Kaizen, with measurable outcomes preferred.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a top-ranked workplace with competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package. We offer paid time off, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, and medical/dental/vision coverage. You’ll also have two paid days annually to give back to your local community.

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.