Process Engineer

About the Role

A prominent, high-volume manufacturing firm is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to spearhead impactful enhancements within their production facility. Rather than maintaining existing systems, you will be tasked with elevating a site that possesses strong capabilities and a talented team but requires a sharper focus on process discipline, reliability, and throughput.

You will spend significant time on the production floor to gain a firsthand understanding of operations, pinpointing sources of waste and variation to execute lasting, sustainable improvements. This is an ideal position for a results-oriented engineer eager to see the tangible effects of their problem-solving efforts.

Your Impact

In this capacity, you will spearhead initiatives focused on optimizing processes and driving continuous improvement across a busy manufacturing landscape. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Evaluate current production workflows to uncover potential gains in reliability, throughput, scrap reduction, and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to help elevate the overall performance of the manufacturing operation.
• Refine and standardize operating parameters to ensure consistent manufacturing output.
• Utilize direct observation and data analysis to pinpoint process inconsistencies and resolve production issues.
• Facilitate structured corrective action and root cause analysis efforts to improve long-term stability.
• Design solutions that bolster product quality while helping maintain high safety and productivity standards.
• Implement key performance indicators and robust process controls to track operational success.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve recurring technical challenges.
• Enhance equipment effectiveness and process repeatability to help maximize production capacity.
• Assess current tooling, workflows, and manufacturing methods to suggest impactful upgrades.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment modifications, and process change trials.
• Create and maintain comprehensive process specifications, standard work documents, and operating procedures.
• Track post-implementation metrics to ensure that process improvements remain effective over time.
• Foster a culture centered on data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement principles.
• Offer technical mentorship to junior staff and manufacturing personnel to build team expertise.
• Prioritize workplace safety by ensuring all process changes support a secure environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Extensive background in continuous improvement, manufacturing, or process engineering within a production setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of process optimization, control, and general manufacturing principles.
• Proven track record of success in boosting reliability, throughput, and quality while minimizing scrap.
• Advanced proficiency in structured problem-solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Familiarity with methodologies such as DMAIC, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to translate complex manufacturing data into actionable solutions for the plant floor.
• Excellent communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration with leadership, technicians, and operators.
• A hands-on approach that prioritizes floor-level engagement over office-based management.
• Background in process-intensive environments like heat treatment, finishing, forming, or high-volume discrete manufacturing is highly desirable.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

This role is defined by the potential for genuine influence. While the company benefits from a solid product line and a seasoned workforce, there is a clear path to refine process control, minimize scrap, and standardize operations for better performance.

You will not be limited to overseeing existing systems; instead, you will play a key role in developing a more efficient future. If you are a proactive engineer who thrives on identifying and permanently resolving persistent manufacturing issues through direct floor engagement, this position offers a unique chance to excel.