Process Engineer

We are seeking a hands‑on Process Engineer to evaluate, improve, and develop manufacturing processes. This role focuses on increasing efficiency, reducing costs, improving quality, and implementing best practices across production.

• Ensure compliance with all EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) policies; report hazards, near‑misses, and incidents.
• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to improve throughput, yield, and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
• Improve process performance including cycle time, scrap reduction, downtime, and changeovers
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• Create and maintain process documentation (SOPs, work instructions, process flows, acceptance criteria).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, SMED, Kaizen, single‑piece flow).
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to support new product introduction (NPI) and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Work with equipment vendors and internal teams to develop and implement cost‑effective manufacturing solutions
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• Collect and analyze production data; track KPIs and present findings to drive improvements.
• Support maintenance and reliability efforts to improve equipment uptime and performance
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• Experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or industrial engineering
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• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment (high‑volume production preferred).
• Plastics and/or rubber manufacturing experience is a plus. Extrusion and/or molding experience is a strong plus
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• Experience in defense, automotive, and/or aerospace manufacturing environments is desirable
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• Strong knowledge of process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement
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• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and KPI‑driven environments
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• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Solid Works, Creo).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred (Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, Industrial) but not required.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
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• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Salary $75,000 - $95,000 plus $ bonus, 401k, and additional benefits.