Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you will support the development, implementation, and improvement of manufacturing processes. You will work with cross-functional teams to bring new processes into production, optimize existing operations, and ensure equipment and processes consistently meet quality, safety, and production goals. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, technical knowledge, and a hands-on approach to manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and improve manufacturing processes to support safe, efficient, and consistent production.
• Plan and execute engineering trials to establish process settings and operating parameters for new and existing equipment.
• Analyze production data to improve quality, throughput, equipment performance, and overall efficiency.
• Monitor process performance using key metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, validation, and production startup activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve process or equipment issues to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Lead or support Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), risk assessments, and other process improvement activities.
• Conduct Gage R&R studies, process capability studies, and statistical process control (SPC) analysis to ensure stable manufacturing processes.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, control plans, SOPs, and process checklists.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, maintenance, engineering, and suppliers to improve manufacturing performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Occasional travel may be required to support equipment installations, supplier visits, or Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs).

Typical Deliverables

• Risk Assessments and PFMEA
• Process Flow Diagrams and Bills of Process (BOP)
• Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Control Plans and Quality Documentation
• Gage R&R and Process Capability Studies
• Process Monitoring and Performance Reports
• Process Checklists and Engineering Documentation
• Input for automation controls, HMI functionality, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), as applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related role.
• Experience developing, improving, and troubleshooting manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), process capability analysis (Cpk), and Gage R&R.
• Experience creating manufacturing documentation such as PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, SOPs, and Work Instructions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting new product introductions or manufacturing process launches.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data analysis tools, or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing best practices.