Process Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to improve manufacturing processes, production efficiency, quality, and cost. This is an on-site role with a strong focus on process optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and sustain manufacturing processes to improve throughput, quality, yield, and OEE.
• Troubleshoot production issues and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions.
• Drive improvements in cycle time, scrap, downtime, setup reduction, and overall efficiency.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, process flows, and other manufacturing documentation.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, Kaizen, SMED, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Production on NPI and DFM initiatives.
• Evaluate equipment, tooling, and processes for automation, reliability, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Analyze production data and KPIs to identify and implement process improvements.

Qualifications

• Process, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering experience in a hands-on production environment.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, etc. or other regulated manufacturing environments preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, RCA, and process optimization.
• CAD experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and communication skills.
• Plastics and/or rubber manufacturing experience are highly desirable; extrusion and/or molding experience a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Green Card Holder.
• Must be able to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.