Process Engineer

Job Title: Process Engineer

Job Description

The Process Engineer will support a comprehensive manufacturing documentation and process standardization initiative within a production facility. In this role, you work closely with plant leadership, production teams, and quality personnel to document current operations, develop standardized procedures, and drive implementation across multiple production lines. The position requires a strong presence on the manufacturing floor and the ability to work independently while capturing and documenting current-state processes. This is a high-visibility opportunity to build foundational systems that will continue to shape manufacturing operations long after the project concludes, with significant ownership and autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Create and update detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes across multiple production lines.

• Develop clear and comprehensive work instructions and operational documentation for production personnel.

• Document startup and shutdown procedures for equipment and production lines to ensure safe and consistent operations.

• Capture and document machine operating procedures, including normal operations, exceptions, and troubleshooting steps.

• Partner closely with production, quality, and plant leadership to thoroughly understand current operations and workflows.

• Support the implementation of standardized documentation practices throughout the facility.

• Help establish consistent documentation formats, templates, and procedures for future use and scalability.

• Contribute to knowledge capture and transfer efforts to preserve institutional knowledge and best practices.

• Work closely with plant personnel to improve consistency, clarity, and usability across all manufacturing documentation.

• Maintain a strong presence on the manufacturing floor to observe processes directly and validate documented procedures.

• Work independently to plan, organize, and execute documentation tasks while meeting project timelines and goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or continuous improvement within a production environment.

• Proven experience creating SOPs, work instructions, and standardized operating procedures from scratch in a manufacturing setting.

• Hands-on experience working directly with production teams to document and standardize operations.

• Strong understanding of equipment operations, including startup and shutdown procedures and overall manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement process standardization initiatives.

• Experience with manufacturing process documentation and manufacturing engineering practices.

• Familiarity with quality management systems and their integration with manufacturing documentation.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with production, quality, and plant leadership.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in SOP development and process engineering within a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in process standardization projects that involve multiple production lines or departments.

• Understanding of manufacturing operations from both a technical and procedural perspective.

• Ability to design and refine documentation formats and templates for long-term organizational use.

• Comfort working on high-visibility initiatives with significant ownership and autonomy.

• Interest in building foundational systems and documentation that will be used beyond the duration of the project.

Work Environment

This role is based 100% onsite in a manufacturing environment and involves frequent presence on the production floor. You will interact directly with production teams, quality personnel, and plant leadership on a daily basis to observe operations and validate procedures. The assignment is structured as an approximately 46 month contract, focused on a high-impact documentation and standardization initiative. The work setting is a typical industrial production facility, with standard safety practices and equipment in place. The position is closely aligned with plant operations and collaborates regularly with leadership, ensuring strong visibility into core manufacturing activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Randolph, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Randolph, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Randolph,WI.

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