CompensationBase Salary - USD $75,800 to $104,200The Process Engineer provides technical support and process leadership to ensure manufacturing assets operate at optimal performance in terms of output, material usage, energy efficiency, and product quality. This role is responsible for monitoring and improving process performance through data analysis, auditing, and preventive practices, enabling rapid identification of deviations and implementation of corrective actions.
The Process Engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement through root cause analysis (RCCA), experimentation (DOE), and performance optimization, while collaborating cross-functionally to enhance operational effectiveness and sustain long-term results.
Your Day to Day:Process Monitoring & Optimization- Perform continuous analysis of manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
- Monitor and maintain process performance to meet output, efficiency, and product specification targets
- Execute standard control processes and ensure adherence to established operating procedures
Data Analysis & Problem Solving- Utilize data collection, auditing, and preventive maintenance practices to detect deviations and performance gaps
- Lead or support root cause corrective action (RCCA) investigations and implement sustainable solutions
- Design and execute trials and Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize processes and validate improvements
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of asset performance and recommend data-driven improvement strategies
Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership- Lead defined process improvement initiatives and optimization projects within manufacturing operations
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement efficiency, quality, and cost improvements
- Review and adjust raw material specifications based on performance data to drive process effectiveness
Collaboration & Technical Support- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical and operational issues
- Share insights, learnings, and best practices within the technical community and participate in Centers of Excellence (COEs) as applicable
- Provide on-site technical support during construction, commissioning, and startup activities
Safety & Operational Excellence- Actively support and promote a strong safety culture by encouraging safe behaviors and participating in safety initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement of safety performance and operational standards
What You Bring to the Team:- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science with a minimum of 1 years of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing
- Experience of identifying and implementing process improvements
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including complex data analysis
- Proven results orientation including the ability to lead key projects to successful completion
- Proven ability to make timely decisions
- Experience with DOE for process improvement
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Proven analytical and quality improvement ability
- Demonstrated collaboration skills including the ability to interact with a broad range of employees
- Solid interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to set and communicate expectations to team members
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to off-hours issues in support of a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation
- Ability to interface at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Work Environment- Work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility
- May be exposed to conditions such as temperature extremes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, heights, dust, fumes, and frequent physical activity (walking, climbing, etc.)
Skills and Certifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
1 year of experience in industrial continuous process manufacturing
Ideal CandidateProcess Engineer with a Bachelor's in Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a continuous process manufacturing/high-volume manufacturing environment. Successful candidate will be on the floor working alongside operators and other engineers driving continuous improvement initatives, identifying process improvements, and troubleshooting.
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