Process Engineer

Process Engineer

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules and resource plans to support the efficient assembly of sanitary units for rail vehicles. This role bridges engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure timely delivery, cost control, and quality compliance across all manufacturing stages.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production plans and schedules aligned with customer delivery timelines and internal capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and engineering teams to ensure material availability and technical readiness.
• Monitor progress of assembly operations, identify bottlenecks, and adjust plans to mitigate delays.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to improve workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with quality and compliance teams to ensure adherence to industry standards and safety regulations.
• Interface with suppliers and external partners to align lead times and delivery schedules.
• Prepare regular reports and updates for management on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S practices.
• Manage Bill of Materials (BOM) and changes in SAP.
• Maintain project documentation such as work instructions, self-checks, PFMEA, process diagrams, and packaging documents.
• Follow up on online incidents and maintain an incidence register file.
• Control labeling according to the current version with configurable management.
• Drive continuous improvement in tools and process optimization.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in production planning or project engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and planning tools like MS Project or Primavera.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in rail or sanitary systems is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 7 AM to 4 PM, and Friday from 7 AM to 1 PM, with potential for overtime hours. The environment encourages collaboration across teams and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $40.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochester, NY.