Process Engineer
Sterling Engineering
We’re looking for an Industrial Process Engineer to drive efficiency, reliability, and continuous improvement across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on data, enjoys solving complex process challenges, and wants to make a measurable impact on operations.
What You’ll Do
- Optimize machine parameters, centerline settings, and production setpoints to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency
- Lead process improvement initiatives across changeovers, sanitation, tooling, and workflow using Lean and TPM
- Analyze equipment performance and CMMS (M+) data to identify trends, root causes, and reliability opportunities
- Improve uptime and reduce scrap through enhanced preventive maintenance strategies and spare parts planning
- Partner closely with Maintenance to strengthen PM programs, repair procedures, and asset health
- Support capital projects (Commissioning, Validation, Startup - CVS) for seamless operational integration
- Identify and implement automation and cost-reduction opportunities
- Establish OEM/vendor documentation standards to support training and long-term reliability
- Act as the technical liaison for OEMs , coordinating troubleshooting and service support
- Coach cross-functional teams to drive defect elimination and continuous improvement
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering (or related engineering discipline)
- 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or reliability engineering
- Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
- Strong analytical skills with experience using CMMS data and performance metrics
- Technical proficiency with SAP, PLCs, AutoCAD (or similar), and shop floor systems
- Experience in food manufacturing or packaging is a plus
- Solid understanding of plant operations, processing, and packaging equipment
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable results
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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