Process Engineer

About the role

The Process Engineer is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining process control and all related equipment documentation. This position serves as a technical resource for processing equipment, identifying and implementing process improvements in production.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.
• Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production.
• Assist with equipment retrofits and upgrades.
• Direct product changes and assist with start-up procedures.
• Evaluate process improvements for the production floor and train production employees on these processes.
• Develop and maintain technical training programs, troubleshooting guidelines, and process control documentation.
• Support training for new hires and current employees, ensuring proper documentation of training.
• Play a key role in the site’s Continuous Improvement culture by supporting structured problem-solving activities (Kaizens, A3’s, etc.).
• Provide direct process engineering support, including documenting process improvements, operator training, process capability studies, and safety improvement initiatives.
• Determine technical and economic feasibility at each stage of the development process.
• Develop capital estimates for potential new products and/or process programs.
• Perform all work in accordance with established OSHA, EPA, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Engineering preferred.
• Working knowledge of statistical process control, design of experiments, and quality systems.
• Background in continuous improvement processes and principles; prior experience participating in and preferably leading focused improvement teams is required.
• Ability to coach and train employees at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working within a team environment and motivating both current and new employees.

Work Environment

• Approximately 80% of time spent on the production floor of a manufacturing plant.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, high and low temperatures, and other standard manufacturing elements.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and occasionally to wet/humid conditions, high places, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, talk, or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May occasionally be required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.