Manufacturing Process Engineer

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Full Time Fairfield, Fairfield, TX, US

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Chris Christensen Systems, LLC, part of Nexus Brands Group's Pet Group, is a leader in the dog show and grooming industries that manufactures a variety of products for show enthusiasts and professional groomers including shampoos, conditioners, odor control, styling products, and more. We have a wide variety of products, with over 425 SKUs, 70% of which are manufactured within our warehouse located in Fairfield, Texas.

We are seeking a hard-working, detail oriented, self-starter to add to our warehouse family.

The Manufacturing Process Engineer will be a key on-site leader responsible for the manufacturing process and improving daily production operations (including oversight of maintenance and preventative maintenance), optimizing equipment performance, planning for capacity expansion, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role will bridge the gap between long-term infrastructure investment and short-term production execution, ensuring we deliver on both current output and future growth.

Process & Equipment Engineering

• Maintain and optimize plant equipment, identifying and resolving downtime issues.
• Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability and efficiency, including preventative maintenance programs.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments in equipment and infrastructure to support capacity growth.
• Facility and equipment maintenance, capex projects, and take ownership of the WCL model.
• Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values.
• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality risks in the manufacturing process.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.

Project Management

• Lead plant-based projects related to capacity expansion, automation, or new product introduction.
• Manage timelines, vendors, and budgets for capital improvement initiatives.

Recycle Program

• Lead the wash water reduction and recycling initiative to mitigate associated risks.

Travel

• Occasional travel to other production sites for benchmarking, collaboration, or support (~10–15%).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in process, planning, or production engineering roles.
• Experience with liquid or batch manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, equipment maintenance, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for production planning.
• Hands‑on, pragmatic, and resourceful problem‑solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Full‑time, on‑site in Fairfield, TX.
• Fast‑paced, high‑accountability environment with a collaborative, team‑first culture.
• Must be comfortable working in a factory setting with physical plant walk‑throughs and direct equipment interaction.

We constantly strive to provide our team members with an optimal workplace. We believe that your work should be rewarding. Below are just a few of the benefits our Company offers our team members:

• Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events
• Health and welfare benefits
• Supplemental insurance options including long and short‑term disability and EAP
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Continuous training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Chris Christensen Systems, LLC, a company of Nexus Brands Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender…