Process Engineer - Coopersville Area

Location: Coopersville

Job Description:

Process Engineer | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $74,000 - $108,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for optimizing manufacturing processes and improving efficiency? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Coopersville seeking experienced Process Engineers.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We are collaborating with multiple companies in Coopersville seeking experienced Process Engineers. These organizations value long-term fit and are looking for professionals who bring both skill and alignment. By joining our network, you gain access to opportunities tailored to your goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct root cause analysis of process failures and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Implement statistical process control (SPC) techniques to monitor and improve process performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new products and processes into manufacturing.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and equipment to enhance production capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards in all process designs and operations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with process optimization methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in process simulation software (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, PRO/II) and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and control systems.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Six Sigma or Lean methodologies (Green Belt or higher certification preferred)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP, R, Python) for statistical process control and root cause analysis
• Familiarity with automation and control systems (e.g., PLCs, SCADA) in a manufacturing environment
• Project management experience, particularly in leading process improvement or capital expenditure projects
• Understanding of manufacturing execution systems (MES) and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

Job Titles That Should Apply

Process Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Operations Process Engineer, Production Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Six Sigma Engineer, Business Process Engineer, Workflow Engineer, Optimization Engineer

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters:
Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https:// The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

• Minitab

• Resume

• Data

• Offers

• Chemical Engineering

• Lean Six Sigma

• Access

• Support

• Capital

• Industrial Engineering

• Root Cause Analysis

• Six Sigma

• ROOT

• Process Optimization

• Operations

• Business Process

• Analysis

• ERP

• Compliance

• Salary

• Hiring

• Partnerships

• Corrective Actions

• Recruiting

• Process Improvement

• Compensation

• Mechanical Engineering

• Continuous Improvement

• Optimization

• R

• Manufacturing

• Automation

• Preparation

• Data Analysis

• Software

• Documentation

• Planning

• Design

• Engineering

• Business

• Python

• Project Management

• Management

Salary Package:

$ 74,000. (US Dollar)