Manufacturing Process Engineer​/Operations Specialist

Location:

Portland Metro Area, OR
• Pay: $27–29/hr
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Schedule:

Full-Time | Day Shift

We are partnering with a growing manufacturing company that takes pride in innovation, process improvement, and operational excellence. This team values employees who are hands‑on, collaborative, and excited to make a real impact on the production floor.

• Support ongoing manufacturing process improvement initiatives across production operations
• Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to identify process inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• Observe workflows and assist in implementing Lean manufacturing initiatives
• Partner with the Production Manager to identify waste, downtime, process variation, and operational bottlenecks
• Help develop and implement strategies to improve efficiency, consistency, and throughput
• Collect, track, and organize production data including:
  • Cycle times
  • Scrap rates
  • Downtime
  • Throughput metrics
• Analyze trends and estimate the impact of operational improvements
• Communicate findings and recommendations to leadership and production teams
• Assist with workflow standardization and process documentation
• Support quality improvement and continuous improvement projects on the manufacturing floor
• Maintain a hands‑on presence within operations and production environments

• Opportunity to make a direct impact on manufacturing operations
• Hands‑on role with visibility to leadership and production teams
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement
• Great opportunity for someone looking to grow within manufacturing operations or process engineering
• Stable company with long‑term growth potential

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving abilities
• Interest or experience in manufacturing process improvement and Lean principles
• Ability to analyze production data and identify trends
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor in a hands‑on environment
• Ability to balance observation, execution, and process support responsibilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data tracking
• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong organizational skills

• Experience with in manufacturing, production, engineering, or operations environments
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Background in process engineering, mechanical systems, industrial operations, or chemistry‑related manufacturing
• Experience collecting and analyzing production metrics
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Chemistry, or related field
• Experience working with production teams to implement workflow improvements

We are looking for someone who enjoys being on the floor, solving problems, and making processes better. This is not a sit‑behind‑a‑desk engineering role. The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, observant, analytical, and motivated to improve operations through teamwork and practical solutions.