Quality Engineer

Process Engineer Ellisville, MS $100,000-$110,000 Process Engineer Overview The Process Engineer will serve as a technical resource supporting three production lines. This role will work closely with Operations, Research & Development, and Quality teams to optimize manufacturing processes, improve product quality, and increase production efficiency. The Process Engineer will own production line trials, lead process improvement initiatives, and troubleshoot quality and manufacturing issues. Process Engineer Responsibilities Prioritize safety in daily activities and when implementing process changesChampion quality improvement initiatives across production linesMonitor and optimize critical customer physical and aesthetic product propertiesOwn the planning and execution of production line trials in collaboration with R&DMonitor process KPIs and identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and throughputDrive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiativesLead root cause analysis and corrective actions related to quality and process defectsIdentify and implement cost reduction opportunitiesAnalyze production data to identify process trends and improvement opportunitiesSupport process optimization through SPC, DOE, FMEA, and other engineering methodologiesLead cross-functional projects involving Operations, Quality, R&D, and other internal teamsProvide technical guidance and troubleshooting support for manufacturing processesCommunicate findings, recommendations, and project results to all levels of the organization Process Engineer Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Wood Science, or a related fieldMinimum of 2 years of experience in a wood products manufacturing environment (preferred)Experience with compression molding and/or hydraulic pressesExperience planning and executing production line trialsKnowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principlesProficiency with Excel and Minitab or similar data analysis toolsExperience with root cause analysis and corrective action processesWorking knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)Familiarity with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE) and process optimization techniques #INDETM Hunter International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action regulations.