Process Engineer

A bit about us:

Join a growing manufacturer where you'll take ownership of process optimization, continuous improvement, and capital projects that directly impact safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with production and maintenance teams, solve complex operational challenges, lead projects from concept to implementation, and play a key role in the facility's long-term growth and operational excellence initiative

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer serving a variety of industrial markets. The company offers a stable work environment, a strong safety culture, and opportunities for career growth within a large-scale manufacturing operation.

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:
Process Improvement & Manufacturing Support

• Partner with production and maintenance teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, and reliability.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce recurring operational issues.
• Utilize data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies to minimize process variation and increase performance.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance for process and equipment-related challenges.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and technical experts to implement best practices and process enhancements.

Project Engineering & Capital Improvements

• Manage process and equipment improvement projects from initial concept through startup and commissioning.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and projected return-on-investment analyses.
• Coordinate engineering, design, procurement, installation, and startup activities.
• Lead cross-functional project teams while minimizing impact on production schedules.
• Support outage planning and coordinate resources required for project execution.
• Monitor project spending, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful completion.
• Strategic Planning & Operational Development
• Support long-term capital planning by identifying improvement opportunities and developing business cases.
• Prepare project justifications, cost estimates, vendor evaluations, and supporting documentation.
• Work with vendors, contractors, and procurement teams to secure equipment and services.
• Ensure contractor work is completed safely and in compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2-12+ years of engineering experience within manufacturing, industrial, or process-driven environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Preferred

• Experience working directly with production and maintenance teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies, process management systems, and root cause analysis tools.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and business objectives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar CAD software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization.
• Flexibility to support project activities and plant operations as needed outside normal business hours.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct ownership of operational improvement and capital projects.
• High visibility within a growing manufacturing operation.
• Opportunity to influence safety, quality, productivity, and long-term plant performance.
• Collaborative environment working alongside experienced production, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Clear path for technical and professional growth based on experience and performance.

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