Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer supports high-volume manufacturing operations by optimizing production processes, driving continuous improvement, and enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. This role focuses on reducing waste, improving yield and throughput, and ensuring stable, repeatable processes through data-driven analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The Process Engineer troubleshoots manufacturing issues, investigates process deviations and test failures, and implements corrective actions that support both day-to-day production and long-term business objectives.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Katy, TX.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve safety, product quality, yield, throughput, and overall operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve material flow, and support production line optimization in a high-volume environment.
• Monitor key process metrics, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, scrap, fallout, and process capability, to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5 Whys, DMAIC, and 8D.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, investigate process deviations and test failures, and determine root causes of product fallout using data-driven analysis.
• Support new product introductions, pilot builds, and process validations, ensuring smooth transition from development to full-scale production.
• Manage non-conforming material investigations, including containment activities, rework processes, and failure analysis efforts.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and process audits to reduce variation and ensure consistent product quality.
• Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.
• Partner closely with Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), Quality, Equipment Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot production issues and improve performance.
• Train and support technicians and operators, providing day-to-day manufacturing process support and guidance on best practices.
• Continuously identify opportunities for improvement, propose solutions, and implement changes that align with broader manufacturing and business objectives.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience working as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.