Process Engineer

Production/Manufacturing Engineer

Open to Entry level and Junior level Candidates

Shreveport, LA

The Production/Manufacturing Engineer develops, optimizes, and maintains manufacturing processes that meet business needs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role focuses on process layout, execution of capital expenditure projects, and continuous improvement initiatives within a defined value stream. The Process Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, reduce defects, and support environmental, health, and safety objectives in a growing industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, document, and maintain manufacturing processes that align with business requirements for efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Design and refine process layouts to improve material flow, productivity, and ergonomics within the value stream.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects from concept through implementation, ensuring projects meet scope, budget, and timeline targets.
• Apply project management skills to organize tasks, manage resources, track progress, and communicate status for process-related projects.
• Participate in workshops focused on process improvement and operational excellence within the assigned value stream.
• Conduct cycle time analysis, including monthly analysis of value stream cycle times, to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform takt time analysis to align production rates with customer demand and ensure balanced workflows.
• Carry out capacity analysis to understand equipment and labor capabilities and support decisions on staffing, equipment, and scheduling.
• Lead or support root cause analysis activities with the quality team to identify sources of defects and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives by identifying, assessing, and helping to eliminate or reduce EHS risks within the assigned value stream.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts using lean manufacturing principles and statistical analysis to enhance process performance.
• Develop and update work instructions and related process documentation to ensure consistent execution and training of production personnel.
• Perform time studies to measure task durations, optimize work methods, and improve process efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in process engineering, including developing, documenting, and improving manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to execute and support capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and coordinating multiple tasks and stakeholders.
• Hands-on experience with process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and tools to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Experience conducting statistical analysis to evaluate process performance and drive data-based decisions.
• Expertise in root cause analysis techniques to identify and eliminate sources of defects and process variation.
• Experience performing time studies to evaluate work content and optimize processes.
• Ability to create and maintain clear work instructions and process documentation.
• Proficiency with Solid Works or similar CAD software for process layout and related engineering tasks.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering or a related technical field.
• Ability to create process efficiency and improve productivity within manufacturing operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience participating in and contributing to cross-functional workshops focused on process improvement.
• Familiarity with value stream analysis, including cycle time, takt time, and capacity analysis.
• Exposure to working closely with quality teams on defect reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
• Experience supporting environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience in industrial or manufacturing engineering practices, including layout optimization and…