Process Engineer Job

About the role

The estimated base salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors (salary may be adjusted based on geographic location).

Responsibilities

• Identify and lead manufacturing process improvement projects
• Analyze production issues using data and on-the-floor observations
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Ensure products meet technical specifications and quality standards
• Plan and execute factory tests and experiments
• Evaluate results, write reports, and drive follow-up actions
• Serve as a project leader for initiatives such as:
• Cost reduction
• New product development
• Energy optimization
• Process improvements
• Act as a technical leader within a production area
• Drive adoption of scientific and engineering principles across the plant
• Lead cross-functional teams to achieve improvement goals
• Partner with operators and team leads on hands-on troubleshooting
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, DOE, and SPC tools to improve performance

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use data to drive decisions and improvements
• Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and process optimization
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Effective communication skills (technical and non-technical)
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and critical thinking
• Self-starter who takes initiative and ownership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to:
• Multi-task
• Work independently
• Manage multiple responsibilities

What will make you stand out

• 3+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing
• Experience with:
• Minitab
• Microsoft Access
• Background in:
• Lean Manufacturing
• Six Sigma methodologies
• Six Sigma Green Belt (or higher) certification
• Experience with:
• Design of Experiments (DOE)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proven ability to:
• Lead process improvements
• Drive cost savings and efficiency gains
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions