Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.
The Senior Process Engineer reports directly to the Lean Manager. They are responsible for designing, developing, optimizing, and standardizing manufacturing processes to ensure the highest levels of safety, quality, productivity, and cost. They lead continuous improvement, automation, process transfer, and capability analysis projects, using Lean Manufacturing methodologies and statistical tools to guarantee operational excellence and the achievement of the organization's strategic objectives.
Lead, develop, and implement automation projects in manufacturing processes, including scope definition, technical justification, coordination with suppliers/integrators, validation, startup, and results monitoring.
Lead root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams to address customer complaints and resolve chronic and recurring problems.
Develop, update, and maintain technical process documentation: PFMEA, Control Plans, Flowcharts, work instructions, parameters, and operating standards.
Analyze OEE, cycle times, scrap, capacity, efficiency, and productivity to identify improvement opportunities and establish data-driven action plans.
Design, validate, and implement processes for new products, engineering changes, and line transfers, ensuring safety, quality, capacity, and compliance with customer requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Administration preferred.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent certification (preferred).
Effective communication, complexity management, time management, and quality decision-making skills.
PFMEA and Control Plan.
Conversational English proficiency.
Littelfuse is an equal opportunity employer committed to empowering every associate to make a difference — everywhere, every day.
At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Administration
- Lean Manufacturing knowledge
- Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
- Experience leading automation projects in manufacturing (scope, vendor coordination, validation, startup, monitoring)
- Experience with root cause analysis tools: 8D, DMAIC, 5 Whys, Ishikawa
- Ability to develop and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, flowcharts, work instructions, and operating standards
- Experience analyzing OEE, cycle times, scrap, capacity, efficiency, and productivity
- Conversational English proficiency
- Effective communication, complexity management, time management, and quality decision-making skills
Littelfuse Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Littelfuse and has not been reviewed or approved by Littelfuse.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan includes a company match with an additional annual contribution, with plan details also referenced in corporate filings. This structure indicates dependable retirement support across U.S. roles.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A Lifestyle Spending Account and tuition reimbursement, plus wellness resources and an Employee Assistance Program, expand the package beyond core insurance. Development programs such as Lean Six Sigma certifications reinforce a holistic rewards mix.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are standard and described as solid and workable. Coverage breadth is supported globally with EAP access.
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What We Do
Littelfuse is an industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world. Across more than 15 countries, and with 17,000 global associates, we partner with customers to design and deliver innovative, reliable solutions. Serving over 100,000 end customers, our products are found in a variety of industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets—everywhere, every day. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Littelfuse was founded in 1927. View our broad and deep product portfolio: https://www.littelfuse.com/ Littelfuse has had a long-standing commitment to ensuring a diversified workforce through equal employment opportunities. Maintaining a diversified workforce is critical to the success of our organization. Each associate receives equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex (with or without sexual conduct), marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, order of protection status, military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service, and any other protected class under federal, state or local law
