Process Engineer
Job in
Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listed on 2026-10-02
Listing for:
The Fountain Group
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-02
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Fountain Group
is a national staffing firm and weare currently seeking a Manufacturing / Process Engineer
for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Richmond, VA 23231
.
- Pay: $/hour based on experience!!
- 12 months contract, with potential for extension/conversion based on performance and budget.
- 100% Onsite; daytime business hours (approximately 10-15% domestic travel required).
- Position will be mainly responsible for analysing operations and designing/launching manual, semi-automated, and automated production and assembly lines.
- Position will be responsible for defining working phase sequences, labor routings, cycle times, and line balancing to meet targeted product costs and production targets.
- Position will be responsible for creating comprehensive technical documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and ABRAs.
- Position will be responsible for applying Lean Six Sigma, 5S, PFEP (Plan for Every Part), and Kanban methodologies to reduce waste and process variation.
- Position will be responsible for supporting internal and external equipment start-ups, defining action plans, and training relevant production and maintenance personnel.
- Position will be responsible for evaluating and testing new process technologies to drive productivity, quality improvements, and cost reduction.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field is Required!
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process, or industrial engineering is Required!
- Hands-on experience designing and launching manual, semi-automated, and automated production lines is Required!
- Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma, 5S, Kanban, and PFEP implementation is Required!
- Demonstrated ability to define labor routings, conduct takt/cycle-time analysis, and author SOPs/Work Instructions is Required!
- Proficiency with AutoCAD for facility/line layouts is Required!
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically approximately 10-15% as needed is Required!
- Experience with simulation software (Flex Sim, Plant Simulation, Arena, Simio, or Any Logic) is Preferred!
- Experience utilizing SAP or similar ERP systems is Preferred!
- Experience with 3D modeling software such as Solid Works is Preferred!
Referral Bonus: we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.
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