Process Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Process Engineer for a leading packaging manufacturing organization. This individual will be responsible for optimizing molded fiber manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and leading quality-focused production efforts. The engineer will partner closely with operations, production leadership, technicians, and plant management to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong manufacturing background, hands-on process engineering experience, supervisory leadership capabilities, and expertise in pulp/fiber processing environments. This role offers significant visibility within plant operations and the opportunity to make a direct impact on production efficiency, quality performance, and safety initiatives. Responsibilities:

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cycle times, improve quality, increase throughput, and reduce scrap

Troubleshoot manufacturing and processing issues

Develop and maintain engineering and process documentation

Establish machine setup and processing parameters

Create standardized molding procedures across all shifts

Monitor production efficiencies and collaborate with Production Management

Conduct Design of Experiments (DOE) and process capability studies

Support capital equipment evaluations and justifications

Lead laboratory and process technician teams

Oversee testing procedures and plant quality programs

Respond to internal and external quality concerns

Manage NSF audits and GMP compliance standards

Promote and enforce workplace safety initiatives

Report safety hazards and maintain safety compliance

Perform additional engineering and operational duties as assigned

130-150k Salary

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Skills and Requirements

3+ years of manufacturing experience in a production environment

3+ years of leadership or direct supervisory experience in manufacturing

Continuous Improvement experience

SPC / GainSeeker experience

Management and supervisory background

Proven process optimization and troubleshooting experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Advanced knowledge of pulp and fiber processes and tooling

Experience with process documentation (PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, specifications)

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Microsoft Office proficiency

PI Systems experience (digital EOT systems)

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (preferred) Food Safety / GMP experience

NSF audit experience

Paper science or papermaking experience

SolidWorks experience

AutoCAD experience

Capital equipment justification experience

Design of Experiments (DOE) and capability study experience

Experience leading quality programs and laboratory operations