Process Engineer - Manufacturing

Metagenics • Gig Harbor, WA

90d • $73,000 - $87,000

About The Position

Metagenics is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team! This role is responsible for driving process improvements across manufacturing and packaging operations, with a strong focus on Lean Manufacturing, safety, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Product Development, Quality Control, and Manufacturing—to identify inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and implement best practices that enhance productivity and quality. Reporting to the Director of Manufacturing, you will lead and support projects that require effective planning, execution, and change management. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to foster team engagement while managing multiple priorities. If you're passionate about operational excellence and building high-performing teams, this is the opportunity for you.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1-4 years of relevant experience in manufacturing process engineering or a closely related field, with demonstrated success in driving process improvements and collaborating across cross-functional teams
• Project management skills
• Presentation and leadership skills
• Document control experience
• Proficient in essential computer software including all Microsoft Office programs, SharePoint, and Finesse
• College degree or relevant work experience required
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
• Knowledge of Six Sigma Methodologies
• Knowledge of Change Management strategies

Nice To Haves

• Production scheduling experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Manufacturing, QC, and Manufacturing Engineering to gather, set-up, and research data to find waste
• Analyze existing processes and procedures, and make recommendations for improvement
• Identify and troubleshoot process issues and bottlenecks
• Manage the implementation of process improvements
• Identify, quantify, implement and track improvement initiatives
• Track and present process improvement progress
• Send updates and reports on a scheduled or timely manner
• Keep projects on track by assisting Manufacturing and Packaging with prioritizing deliverables as needed to meet deadlines
• Manage and facilitate project status meetings by way of agenda creation, recording and dissemination of detailed meeting minutes, reviewing timelines, and assigning action items
• Help maintain newly implemented processes
• Manage updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Annual employer HSA (Health Savings Account) funding for eligible employees who elect an HSA medical plan
• STD, LTD, Basic Life AD&D coverage
• 401k + employer matching
• Vacation and Sick Time
• 2 Volunteer Days off per year
• Emergency evacuation time off
• 11 paid company holidays
• 1 Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday or important religious/holiday to you
• Quarterly product allowance to use towards your favorite Metagenics products
• Product discount
• Peer to peer recognition programs & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree