Process Engineer - Manufacturing - 1st
About The Position
A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Process Engineer to support and optimize operations across multiple production sites. This role is focused on developing scalable manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent quality and safety standards. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who thrives in a production environment and can lead process improvement initiatives while collaborating across teams. The environment is a manufacturing and production setting. The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer comfortable on the production floor, detail-oriented with strong process documentation discipline, has a proven track record of driving measurable operational improvements, and is effective at leading initiatives without direct authority, and a strong communicator who can influence across departments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or Production Engineering, or related field OR 3 to 5 years of relevant manufacturing or process engineering experience
- Process design, development, and continuous improvement experience
- APQP methodologies and documentation experience
- Lean manufacturing tools and principles knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes and production methods
- Create and maintain APQP documentation, including PFMEA, Control Plans, Standard Work, and Work Instructions
- Perform process validation and qualification to ensure consistent, high-quality output
- Design and improve processes in alignment with OSHA safety standards and operational requirements
- Align production capabilities with customer demand and capacity planning needs
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing methodologies
- Analyze production data to reduce cycle times, improve workflows, and increase efficiency
- Support capital projects, including cost justification, equipment selection, and implementation
- Lead equipment installation, commissioning, and operator training
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and production teams
- Communicate process changes effectively and drive stakeholder alignment
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Profit sharing and tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Additional voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
