1st Shift Industrial Process Engineer

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer in Whitsett, NC.

Contract : 1 year (temp to hire)

Location :
Whitsett, NC

Schedule :
Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm with some Sat

Pay : $40/hr

Interview mode :
Onsite interview.

Seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer to drive process standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role will focus on optimizing production processes, implementing Lean manufacturing principles, supporting equipment and facility projects, and leading initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing engineering experience, project management skills, and a proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced production environment.

• Process Improvement & Manufacturing Operations
• Develop, document, standardize, and maintain manufacturing processes and operating procedures.
• Implement process controls and drive best-practice adoption across manufacturing operations.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyze manufacturing data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and operational performance.
• Support workflow optimization and manufacturing process enhancements.

• Design and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation systems, and production layouts.
• Lead equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and implementation projects.
• Coordinate and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Support equipment upgrades and manufacturing expansion initiatives.

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Support facility expansion projects, production ramp-ups, and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of projects.

• Experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or related fields.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work and manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing competing priorities.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Experience supporting greenfield facility startups and brownfield expansion projects.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, production planning, workflow design, and quality systems.
• Experience optimizing manufacturing workflows and equipment utilization.
• Experience with 2D/3D manufacturing layouts and tooling design.
• Familiarity with FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Experience coaching engineers and leading technical project teams.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles, waste reduction, and operational excellence methodologies.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.