Cobalt Boats · 8 hours ago
Cobalt KS Process Engineer
Neodesha, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCobalt Boats is a company focused on manufacturing boats and marine components. They are seeking a Process Engineer responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, cost, and delivery. The role involves supporting production teams, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
ManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, document, and improve manufacturing processes
Optimize processes related to fiberglass layup, resin infusion, composite bonding, welding, machining, assembly, and finishing
Develop standard work instructions, process flow diagrams, and manufacturing routings
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
Provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams
Troubleshoot process issues impacting quality, throughput, or safety
Support new product introductions (NPI) and production ramp-ups
Collaborate with production supervisors to improve line balance and labor efficiency
Ensure processes meet quality standards, marine regulations, and customer specifications
Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects and non-conformances
Support audits and compliance with ISO, ABYC, and applicable marine standards
Identify opportunities to reduce material waste, cycle time, and rework
Support cost-reduction initiatives through process improvements and material optimization
Analyze production data and KPIs to drive informed decisions
Specify, evaluate, and support manufacturing equipment, tools, jigs, and fixtures
Collaborate with maintenance and vendors on equipment installation and upgrades
Ensure safe and efficient operation of manufacturing equipment
Create and maintain process documentation and manufacturing specifications
Train production personnel on new or revised processes
Support knowledge transfer and continuous skill development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems
Experience with process documentation and continuous improvement tools
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Preferred
2-5 years of process or manufacturing engineering experience (marine, aerospace, automotive, or composites preferred)
CAD experience
Proficiency in MS office products
Company
Cobalt Boats
Cobalt is a manufacturer and distributor of premium sterndrive and outboard boats.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2017-06-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Shannon Herge
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
2025-11-13
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