Process Development Enginee

Location: Jackson, MO 63755
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Duration: 12 Months

Schedule

40 Hours/Week

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and implement manufacturing process improvements.
• Develop and implement technology-driven solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, scalability, and automation.
• Analyze existing processes to identify opportunities for productivity, quality, cost, and reliability improvements.
• Lead cross-functional teams through problem definition, technical design, implementation, and validation.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process-related issues on high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Investigate equipment failures, operational risks, process issues, and production escalations.
• Perform root-cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Develop and prioritize process and technology improvement roadmaps.
• Design automated workflows and solutions to reduce manual processes and improve productivity.
• Analyze manufacturing and operational data to support engineering decisions.
• Provide technical guidance and training to engineers, analysts, technicians, and operations teams.
• Support production teams in resolving technical and process escalations.
• Identify gaps in manufacturing processes, technology, and operational systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and implement solutions that improve safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, and overall equipment performance.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing process engineering, process development, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with diaper manufacturing is strongly preferred/required.
• Experience in high-speed consumer products, personal care, hygiene products, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on troubleshooting skills.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving manufacturing equipment/process issues.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience implementing process improvements, automation, or manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Data-driven approach to identifying and resolving manufacturing problems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to work 100% onsite in Jackson, MO.

Skills

• Reliability
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Automation
• Productivity
• Team collaboration
• Data analysis
• Design
• Operations