This is a range 6 position and will close 9/24/2026
US Synthetic has an immediate need for a Bearings Process Engineer located in Orem, UT. The Bearings Process Engineer will work with the Bearings engineering group to develop and improve manufacturing processes associated with Bearing production.Utilize data-driven methods of PDCA and Six Sigma (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) to problem-solve, Poka-Yoke and innovate. Work with and be a resource to production areas and manage reactive needs of production to allow temporary countermeasures and long-term changes. Responsible to produce on-target quality work per the Quality Policy
of US Synthetic.
What’sin it For You:
- Theability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
- The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best
- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture, and empowers its employees through continuous improvement
- Comprehensive benefits package starting at day 1 of employment – medical, dental, vision, matching 401k, and more!
What You Will Do:
- Utilize problem solving methodsat“Gemba”(at theworksite)such as PDCA, DMAIC, FMEA, Design of Experiments (DOE), VerticalValueStreams (VVS)and ValueStreamMaps (VSM)to drive continuous improvement and produce results
- Runcross-functionaland new product development teamsat Gembato a specificobjectiveusingcontinuous improvementtools to organize and drive theobjectiveof the team
- Work with the operators and leaders on the production floor to develop and implement poka-yokes to improve assigned process
- Effectivelyutilizeand manage a student engineer to addressreactive needs of the floor andtoallow temporary countermeasures and long-term changes
- Utilizelean manufacturing principles in all processes andproduct changes
- Create,maintainand perform audits onstandardized workdocumentsi.e.Job Breakdown Sheets (JBS) andCritical Knowledge
- Yokoten: shareand teachlessons learned with production floor
- Follow all company policies (Attendance, No Tobacco Products on Campus, Illegal Drug & Alcohol, Family Medical Leave Act, Personal Appearance, Personal Electronic Devices,Vacation & Personal Time, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma/GEDisrequired
- Immigration sponsorship not available for this role
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering field
Physical Demands:
- Use of Safety Equipment (Safety Glasses)
PreferredQualifications:
- Knowledge on machine shop practices,methodsand procedures
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to speak in front of crowds
- Working toward a Six Sigma Black Belt
- Abilityto effectivelyutilizeDOE training
- Able to read, create andmodifytechnical drawings and 3-D models
- Ability to lead andparticipatein cross-functional teams
- Able to work with others for the purpose of training and instructing production personnel following the job instruction method (TWI)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Proficient with statistical analyzing software,i.e.Minitab, JUMP, etc.
- Ability to work flexible shift hourswhen need arises
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing,applicationand implementation
- Understand and analyze testing and metallurgical data
- Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others, working tomaintainconstructive working relationships
- Capable of maintaining a neat workplace (5S)