Manufacturing Process Engineer at Connect

About the Role
The Manufacturing Process Engineer plays a key role in optimizing manufacturing and warehouse operations through data-driven analysis, automation, and software solutions. This role involves developing and implementing digital tools, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate across teams to enhance factory performance, integrate new technologies, and mentor junior engineers.

What You Will Do

Process & Systems Development

• Design and implement digital workflows and automation tools to improve warehouse processes
• Develop and maintain software-based SOPs and training materials for operational consistency
• Build flexible systems to support rapid product turnover and diverse manufacturing needs

Data Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Collect, analyze, and visualize production metrics (e.g., cycle time, yield) to identify improvement opportunities
• Set performance targets and monitor control limits using data dashboards
• Conduct root cause analysis using data mining and statistical tools
• Create and maintain Value Stream Maps and digital process models
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks

Factory & Technical Support

• Troubleshoot and resolve system-related factory interruptions
• Collaborate with factory leadership to ensure digital tools and equipment are optimized
• Document and escalate technical issues, proposing software or automation-based solutions
• Support the Process Excellence team in enhancing support systems and workflows

Layout & Workflow Optimization

• Use simulation and modeling tools to optimize equipment placement and space utilization
• Analyze warehouse workflows and propose digital enhancements for efficiency

Dashboard & Database Management

• Partner with Business Intelligence to automate data collection and visualization
• Develop and maintain dashboards using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or custom Python scripts

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing, automation, or data analytics
• Familiarity with assembly automation and industrial software systems
• Understanding of ISO 9000 standards and quality frameworks
• Experience with Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in data analysis, querying raw datasets, and statistical modeling
• Experience with Python, SQL, Excel macros, and visualization tools
• Excellent communication skills and ability to simplify complex technical concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)

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About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.

A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow.

Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

When you join ZT, you’ll enjoy a range of world-class, inclusive employee benefits designed to grow with you and our company. From competitive compensation to 401K matching to comprehensive health & wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, ZT Systems offers industry leading benefits packages for eligible employees designed to help you get the most out of life.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.