Manufacturing Process Engineer​/Operations Specialist

Position: Manufacturing Process Engineer / Operations Specialist
Job Description

Manufacturing Process Engineer / Operations Specialist

Location:

Portland Metro Area, ORPay: $27-29/hr doeschedule:
Full-Time | Day Shift

Who We Are:

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.

They are currently seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer / Operations Specialist to support ongoing efforts focused on quality improvement, workflow efficiency, waste reduction, and process consistency across manufacturing operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, data analysis, process improvement, and working closely with production teams to create real operational change.
What You'll Do:

• 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

What's In It for You:

• 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

What You Need to Have:

• 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

Preferred:

• 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

The Musts:
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.

If you are someone who likes figuring out how things work, identifying inefficiencies, and helping teams operate at a higher level, we would love to talk with you.
Next Steps:
Please respond directly to this posting with an updated resume to be considered for an interview!

For more information, contact:
Kacie -  or Ricky
- Meet Your Recruiter

Kacie Morris
Administrative Sales Support

My name is Kacie and I have been with Opti for a fun and eventful three months! I recently decided to make a career move after working with kids over the last ten years and I couldn't be happier that I chose to start that adventure here. I grew up in Southeast Alaska and moved to Oregon in 2013. I love it here because I can be surrounded by nature all the time and the ocean is only a short drive away.

I enjoy traveling and spending time with my partner and our chinchilla. They are the highlights of my life, and we spend most of our time together outside of work. Being at Opti has opened so many doors for me and I'm so excited to see what comes next. I have learned so much so quickly and gained beautiful friendships along the way too.

I had never worked for a company that celebrated their employees the way that we do here, until now, and I can't imagine working anywhere else!

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