Senior Process Engineer

What You Will Do

• Analyze manufacturing processes through time studies, capacity analysis, and workflow evaluations to improve labor and equipment utilization.
• Identify and eliminate waste while reducing production costs through lean methodologies and data-driven decision-making.
• Optimize plant performance by translating analytical insights into actionable improvement initiatives.
• Lead improvement initiatives using A3 problem-solving, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping to drive operational efficiency and measurable results.
• Deploy and sustain MIQ Lean Transformation and Smithfield Way principles to support long-term cultural and organizational change.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts that align with enterprise-wide operational excellence goals.
• Facilitate and participate in training workshops that promote operational excellence and cultural transformation.
• Coach and mentor plant teams on lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Enable teams to adopt sustainable, high-performance behaviors through structured change management practices.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment and technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor installations to ensure alignment with technical requirements, timelines, and budget constraints.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, CAD, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor Experience, and QAD for process documentation, analysis, and performance tracking.
• Lead and support root cause investigations and corrective action planning to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Convert operational data into improvement projects using A3 methodology to drive measurable outcomes.
• Strengthen data integrity to improve decision-making across operations.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work standards, and visual management systems.
• Establish and implement “Best-in-Class” and “Best Practice” methods to reduce variability and drive cost efficiency.
• Ensure consistent execution and adherence to standards across manufacturing sites.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, robotics/automation, and corporate leadership to standardize processes and drive alignment.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives by improving cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Advance environmental sustainability initiatives focused on reducing energy consumption, water usage, and waste.
• Sustain implemented improvements through governance, accountability, and performance tracking.
• Provide regular progress updates and strategic reports to senior leadership.

Skills For Success

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution in Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial engineering, or process improvement.
• PREFERRED: Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Formal Lean or Continuous Improvement certification (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Master Black Belt).
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-wide or multi-site improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting automation, robotics, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Prior experience delivering quantified cost savings and productivity improvements.
• Change management or project management certification (e.g., Prosci, PMP) is a plus.

Pay

Base Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 (Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, location and budget)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K + employer match.