Process Engineer - Operations

Kenvue•Las Piedras, PR

2d•$90,950 - $128,400•Onsite

About The Position

Kenvue is recruiting a Process Engineer – Operations to optimize manufacturing and packaging processes, improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), reduce costs, enhance equipment reliability, and ensure regulatory compliance. The position serves as technical owner and subject matter expert for assigned packaging processes and production lines, providing hands-on support, leading root-cause investigations, and implementing sustainable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and operational performance. The role provides on-the-floor support for packaging lines and manufacturing equipment, analyzes production data, leads continuous improvement initiatives, develops cost-saving strategies, and works with operators, maintenance teams, and suppliers. It monitors process stability across multiple production lines, supports safe working practices, and prepares KPI reports and dashboards for management. The position is fully onsite in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, and reports to the Operations Manager. Travel within and outside Puerto Rico may be required, along with extra hours and emergency call-ins after regular business hours. The annual base salary range for new hires is $90,950–$128,400. Kenvue also lists paid company holidays, paid vacation, volunteer time, learning and development opportunities, and Kenvuer Impact Networks. Benefits may vary by location or region.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Three to five years of experience in manufacturing or process engineering, preferably in high-volume production environments.
A proven record of improving OEE, implementing continuous improvement, and delivering cost savings.
Bilingual English and Spanish, spoken and written.
Thorough knowledge of cGMPs and other regulatory regulations.
Leadership skills, strong oral expression, and good writing techniques.
Advanced data modeling or predictive analytics skills.
Demonstrated success achieving quantifiable KPI improvements, such as a 10% OEE increase or annual cost savings.
Computer literacy and a teamwork-oriented approach.
Able to travel in and outside of Puerto Rico.
Able to work extra hours and respond to emergency calls requiring a return to the company after regular business hours.
Able to support other departments or projects according to business needs.
The work is described as sedentary, requiring minimum physical effort, communication skills, eye-hand coordination, ability to move, and near visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Practitioner, Project Management, Certified Manufacturing Engineer, or another relevant professional certification; certifications and licenses are preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on floor support for packaging lines and manufacturing equipment, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues to minimize downtime and maintain OEE targets.
Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, calculate OEE metrics, and implement improvements to increase line efficiency.
Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and root-cause analysis methods to eliminate waste and improve processes.
Develop cost-saving strategies, including material optimization, waste reduction, and energy efficiency measures; track return on investment and report savings.
Collaborate with operators, maintenance teams, and suppliers to cross-train staff, redesign process flows, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
Monitor multiple production lines for process stability using statistical process control tools and predictive maintenance techniques.
Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and ergonomic evaluations to prevent incidents and support a safe working environment.
Prepare KPI reports and dashboards and present findings to management to inform decisions.
Stay current on manufacturing and packaging technology and materials trends and propose innovative solutions.
Travel in and outside Puerto Rico as needed, work extra hours, respond to emergency calls requiring return to the company after regular hours, and support other departments or projects according to business needs.