Process Engineer

Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.

With a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.

The Technical Process Engineer is a system-focused engineering role responsible for improving manufacturing throughput, flow, and delivering reliability through disciplined process engineering and operations science. This position applies Lean Six Sigma (LSS) methodology, Theory of Constraints (TOC), Factory Physics, and structured experimentation to identify, stabilize, and elevate system constraints-without compromising safety, quality, or process integrity.

Unlike roles focused on daily production expediting or firefighting, this position concentrates on structural, long-term improvement of manufacturing flow, capability, and constraint behavior. The Technical Process Engineer takes a holistic view of material flow, information flow, and process capability, partnering cross-functionally to align manufacturing processes with business demand. This role works under the direction of the Technical Project Manager (TPM) of Process Engineering, supporting plant-wide flow objectives and constraint management strategy through data-driven analysis and validated improvement efforts.

• →Identify manufacturing system constraints and bottlenecks using Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints, Operations Science, and Factory Physics principles
• → Analyze cycle time, queue time, WIP, yield, and throughput data to diagnose performance losses and prioritize improvement opportunities
• →Lead efforts to exploit and elevate constraints by reducing variation, controlling WIP, implementing standard work, and redesigning processes-starting at the bottleneck
• →Evaluate the system-level impact of local process changes to prevent sub-optimization and ensure enterprise-wide improvement
• →Apply Lean Manufacturing, TOC, and Six Sigma tools to stabilize flow and improve process capability at constrained operations
• →Design and implement process controls, error-proofing, and standard work that protects quality while improving speed and reliability
• →Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure processes are predictable, capable, and aligned with demand
• →Support investigation of chronic throughput instability, quality issues, and delivery misses by focusing on upstream process behavior
• →Monitor and communicate performance trends, clearly linking constraint behavior to business outcomes such as lead time, service level, and cost
• →Mentor and coach stakeholders on LSS, TOC thinking, system behavior, and disciplined process improvement methods
• →Ensure all improvements align with ERMCO safety standards, quality requirements, and long-term operational sustainability

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on detail and precision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven track record of leading quality improvement initiatives and achieving significant quality enhancements
• Proactive and results-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical quality management practices

• Advanced certification in Quality Management Systems (e.g., CQM, CQE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.