Mid level Mechanical Process Engineer – Manufacturing

Mid level Mechnical Process Engineer – Manufacturing Job Type: Contract Experience: 6+ Years Duration: Long term Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering Work Arrangement: [Onsite / Hybrid] Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Senior Process Engineer – Manufacturing to support manufacturing operations, process improvement, production efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with manufacturing processes, process optimization, root cause analysis, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies, and cross-functional engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Develop, optimize, and implement manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency. Analyze existing production processes and identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement. Support new product introduction (NPI), process development, and manufacturing readiness activities. Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, SOPs, process flows, and manufacturing specifications. Lead root cause analysis for manufacturing issues using 5 Why, Fishbone, 8D, and other problem-solving methodologies. Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve process reliability and product quality. Work closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teams. Develop and monitor process KPIs, cycle times, capacity, yield, scrap, downtime, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Support tooling, equipment, fixture, and automation improvements. Conduct process capability studies and statistical analysis to identify process variation. Participate in PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and risk assessments. Support equipment qualification, process validation, and production line readiness. Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve throughput and manufacturing capacity. Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives. Support engineering changes and ensure proper implementation on the production floor. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and manufacturing personnel. Ensure manufacturing processes comply with applicable safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 6+ years of experience in manufacturing/process engineering. Strong experience with manufacturing processes, production engineering, and process optimization. Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Strong knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, process capabil Skills: manufacturing processes,process optimization,manufacturing,lean manufacturing,mechnical