Process Engineer

Quality Custom Distribution • Conyers, GA

67d

About The Position

The Process Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for driving performance improvements, loss elimination, and sustainable productivity within a manufacturing environment. This role plays a critical part in supporting strategic initiatives aligned with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Zero Loss Culture principles. The Process Engineer ensures operational excellence, capacity optimization, and equipment/system reliability by leading capability development, coaching, and technical execution. This position is ideal for a driven professional with a strong foundation in engineering, continuous improvement methodologies, and a passion for fostering cultural transformation on the production floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• 5-7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in driving performance improvements and loss elimination
• Strong technical leadership and cross-functional coaching experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience in food, beverage, or CPG manufacturing
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
• Expertise in SPC and TPM/IWS deployment
• Familiarity with centerlining, rapid changeovers, and quality systems

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to eliminate process and equipment losses through data analysis and root cause problem-solving.
• Improve equipment reliability and performance through TPM strategies and base condition restoration.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce variability.
• Coach teams on Daily Management Systems (DMS), including Centerlining (CL), First Pass Quality (FPQ), and Clean Inspect Lubricate (CIL).
• Train and mentor on tools such as 5-Why, Fishbone, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Build and standardize technical work practices to raise skill levels and ensure consistent performance.
• Own and maintain loss trees, capability glide paths, and system KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead rapid changeover improvements to increase flexibility and reduce planned downtime.
• Collaborate across Maintenance, Food Safety & Quality (FSQ), and Operations for integrated improvement.
• Provide technical leadership in capital planning, commercialization, and new equipment commissioning.
• Transfer R&D initiatives to operations, ensuring technical capability and quality control readiness.
• Maintain data integrity and apply statistical tools to evaluate performance and identify opportunities.
• Implement and support digital systems to visualize and respond to key performance deviations.

Benefits

• Extensive Benefits: Our benefits support the whole person with offerings that promote physical, emotional, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees