Process Engineer

Protective Industrial Products•North Charleston, SC

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Protective Industrial Products (PIP) is seeking a Process Engineer for their North Charleston, South Carolina location. This role focuses on improving manufacturing processes, troubleshooting complex issues, and leading cross-functional teams. The Process Engineer will utilize Six Sigma and Lean principles to minimize process variability and enhance operational performance. They will also be involved in the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment, as well as establishing statistical process control techniques. A key aspect of the role involves providing hands-on support for troubleshooting and acting as a technical mentor to junior staff. Collaboration with maintenance, production, quality, and R&D teams is essential to align process development with business goals. The position requires strong communication skills to interact with all levels of the organization. Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) and compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality standards is preferred. Additionally, a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and experience in the chemical industry are advantageous.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering.
A minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably in a chemical or similar process-intensive industry.
Demonstrated experience with process control and hands-on troubleshooting.
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma and continuous improvement techniques.
Proven project management skills, with experience developing project scopes and delivering successful projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to diverse audiences.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and influence cross-functional groups.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) is a strong plus.
Knowledge of PLC programming and industrial automation systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Utilize Six Sigma methodologies (DMAIC) and Lean principles to identify root causes of manufacturing issues, minimize process variability, and improve overall operational performance.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of new manufacturing processes, equipment, and control strategies.
Establish and maintain statistical process control (SPC) techniques to ensure high-quality production standards.
Provide expert-level, hands-on support for complex process and equipment troubleshooting.
Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers and maintenance staff to develop their problem-solving capabilities.
Analyze production data to identify trends, diagnose potential problems, and proactively develop solutions.
Collaborate with maintenance to prioritize work orders, implement improvements, and enhance equipment reliability.
Collaborate with production, quality, maintenance, and R&D teams to align process development with strategic business goals.
Provide clear and concise communication to all levels of the organization, from front-line operators to senior management, using reports and presentations.
Support and coordinate activities related to Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including participating in Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) reviews.
Ensure processes and projects comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality standards (e.g., OSHA, ISO).
Possess a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to assist with process automation, programming, and troubleshooting.
Experience in the chemical industry, with a solid understanding of chemical processing, equipment, and safety protocols.
Develop comprehensive scopes of work (SOWs) for projects, including project justification, objectives, deliverables, tasks, and resource requirements.
Lead and execute process-related capital projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
Work with stakeholders to prioritize project activities and manage risks.