Process Engineer Job

Primary location: Marietta, Pennsylvania

Relocation offered: No

Employment status: Full-Time

Travel: No

Non-compete: No

Estimated base salary range: $78,000 to $110,000 per year. Individual pay based on location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors.

• Lead medium to large-scale projects focused on:
  • Cost reduction
  • New product development
  • Process improvement
• Act as an owner of the business by identifying opportunities and driving critical manufacturing improvements
• Provide hands‑on technical support on the production floor to troubleshoot issues and improve performance
• Lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to achieve plant performance objectives
• Conduct and support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to resolve process and material‑related issues
• Apply process improvement tools such as Lean, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments (DOE), and Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Monitor and audit key process control systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and train production operators on:
  • Process control techniques
  • Equipment capabilities
  • Best practices
• Support plant safety initiatives through participation in safety audits and risk assessments
• Develop and revise raw material specifications to meet customer and operational requirements

• Opportunity to lead high‑impact projects that directly improve plant performance
• High visibility role with ownership over process improvements and operational success
• Hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment with real‑time problem solving
• Exposure to advanced engineering and process improvement tools:
  • Lean
  • Six Sigma
  • DOE
  • SPC
• Opportunity to work cross‑functionally and influence multiple areas of the business
• Continuous learning through technical challenges and innovation
• Ability to build leadership skills by coaching operators and leading project teams
• Stable role with the opportunity to grow into broader technical or operational leadership roles

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex process issues
• Ability to lead projects from concept through execution and deliver measurable results
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with operators, engineers, and leadership
• Hands‑on mindset with a willingness to spend time on the production floor
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to apply data‑driven decision‑making
• Working knowledge of process improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma
• Ability to coach and influence others to adopt best practices and process improvements

• Experience in the ceiling tile, paper, or similar manufacturing industry
• Experience with wastewater treatment systems and environmental processes
• Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Functional expertise in board formation or manufacturing materials processes
• Strong experience applying statistical tools (Minitab, DOE, SPC) in real‑world manufacturing settings
• Demonstrated success leading impactful process improvement initiatives with measurable results

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience in process engineering or a technical role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and execute projects across all phases
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab (preferred)
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies
• Ability to work off‑shift hours as…