Process Engineer (Mid-level or Sr)
The Intersect Group · Salem, MO · 2 wk ago
ManagementContract
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze plant operations data to improve process stability, reliability, and efficiency
- Collaborate with plant managers and operators to identify and resolve production challenges
- Lead root cause analysis, incident reviews, and corrective action implementation
- Develop and improve SOPs to enhance consistency and operational performance
- Support and manage capital projects including equipment upgrades and facility improvements
- Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste and improve throughput
- Conduct plant audits and inspections to ensure compliance with standards and continuous improvement
- Partner with R and D, supply chain, and finance teams to support process optimization and business initiatives
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related field
- 5 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment with process improvement focus
- Proven experience transitioning processes from development to full scale production
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Hands on experience with capital projects, equipment design, or process optimization
- Familiarity with PLC systems, 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, and data analysis techniques is preferred
- Experience with statistical analysis, process control, and manufacturing data interpretation is a plus
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across operations, engineering, and leadership teams
- Self driven and adaptable with the ability to operate independently in an evolving environment