Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Location: Wilmington, MA (On-site)

Role Overview

An organization is launching advanced automated and semi-automated production lines within its facility. A Process Engineer is required to transition these newly installed lines to optimized operations. The selected professional will lead process development, validate production outputs against specifications, and manage yield, quality, and throughput during the ramp-up phase. This position offers high visibility within a premier, high-volume production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute process development on automated and semi-automated production lines to optimize parameters and bring outputs to required specifications.
• Establish process capability (Cpk) by building and executing comprehensive testing and validation plans.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and continuous monitoring systems to maintain process stability and prevent quality drift.
• Develop and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) documents and control plans to mitigate risks systematically.
• Analyze manufacturing anomalies to determine root causes and differentiate between process-related and equipment-related issues.
• Drive continuous improvements in yield, quality, and cycle times using Design of Experiments (DOE), root-cause analysis, and Lean methodologies.
• Troubleshoot production line issues utilizing Human-Machine Interface (HMI) fault logs.
• Create and maintain detailed work instructions and process documentation to ensure consistent operational execution across all shifts.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent hands-on professional experience.

Experience: Eight or more years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering within a high-volume production environment.

Technical Skills: Proficient in process development for automated or semi-automated machinery. Strong command of Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA), PFMEA, and structured problem-solving methodologies including DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone, and 8D. Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and interpret HMI fault logs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean or Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Advanced statistical analysis expertise using software such as JMP or Minitab to design and interpret complex experiments.
• Experience integrating production equipment with plant Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for quality and uptime tracking.
• Background in mechanical engineering.

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