Process Engineer

We are recruiting for a Process Engineer to support manufacturing improvements and technical projects for an established company in the Rochester area. This is a hands-on position for an engineer who enjoys solving production challenges, improving processes and helping move projects from concept through successful implementation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate manufacturing needs and recommend practical engineering solutions.
• Develop project requirements, technical specifications and scopes of work.
• Support process improvements, facility upgrades and new equipment initiatives.
• Work with suppliers, contractors and engineering partners to evaluate technical solutions and obtain proposals.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, milestones and deliverables.
• Review designs and technical documentation for accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Support equipment installation, testing, commissioning and production startup.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing and process issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify project risks and develop appropriate mitigation plans.
• Coordinate project activities with Production, Quality, Maintenance and other internal teams.
• Support testing, documentation and approval activities associated with new or modified processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline preferred.
• An associate degree may be considered with strong, directly relevant experience.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, project engineering or a related technical role.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes, production systems, utilities or capital improvements.
• Familiarity with technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Experience in a regulated or quality-focused manufacturing environment is helpful but not required.
• Previous involvement in installation, commissioning, testing or process startup is a plus.
• Candidates do not need to meet every preferred qualification. We are interested in engineers with solid technical fundamentals, practical manufacturing experience and the ability to learn new processes and systems.