Engineer, Process Engineering

4018 - Carrollton - 115 Battey Street, Carrollton, Georgia, 30117

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Process Engineer

About this job

The Process Engineer position is responsible for participating in projects and daily tasks to assist with meeting the business objectives. This position will conduct analyses, design new standardized work, test new products, and work with other CarMax associates and vendors to create new processes. The Process Engineer I is responsible for working in partnership with peers, as well as independently on projects and programs.

The Process Engineer I utilizes technical expertise and knowledge to support Field teams and Home Office teams. This position will work directly with stores, while simultaneously handling other departmental tasks at the same time.

What you will do - Essential Responsibilities

• Technical Understanding/Capabilities
  • Provide analyses with support from fellow Process Engineers and Manager on CarMax store tools, supplies, equipment, and processes
  • Troubleshoot existing processes through Kaizen events to identify process opportunities
  • Monitor key performance metrics to identify areas of process failure through root cause analysis
  • Assist in efforts to optimize cost, quality, and speed through the design of work; focus areas including but not limited to Human Factors and Ergonomics, Facility Layout and Design, Operations Research, etc.
  • Participate in continuous improvement efforts in the Service Operations and Logistics business areas
• Experience
  • Lead and/or participate on small to medium scale Process Engineering initiatives, projects, and programs
• Influence/Input to Business Strategy
  • Provide feedback and ideas to the Field, Engineering, and Home Office teams on various projects
  • Able to influence peers and store associates through a shared perspective and gained alignment

Qualifications and Requirements

• Industrial Engineering degree required
• Approximately 0-4 years of Lean experience preferred
• 1 year experience with working on project teams
• Identifies teachable moments to grow and develop others by serving as the go-to person and delivering timely feedback
• Identifies problems and trends, takes the time to pause and assess, effectively prioritizes and offers sound recommendations
• Seeks partners and collaborates appropriately with others to achieve team goals
• Builds strong partnerships, speaks effectively and surfaces compelling ideas to business partners and the team
• Stands out among peers as a leader by offering encouragement and motivating the team to embrace change to achieve goals
• Travel: approximately 20-30% of the time, could exceed 30% depending on the project
• Able to use applications such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• May occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• May frequently bend, kneel, or squat
• May frequently stand

Work Environment:

• Combination of both office and shop floor environment
• Required to wear CarMax clothing at all times while working in a store

Work Location and Arrangement: This role will be based out of the CarMax Carrollton, GA location and have a Hybrid work arrangement
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Sponsorship will not be considered for this specific role.

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation's largest retailer of used cars, with over 250 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For .

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by la

Upon an applicant's request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.