What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Food Management Search?
The Process Engineer is responsible for analyzing, developing, and optimizing manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. Working closely with the Manufacturing Manager and cross-functional teams, this role identifies inefficiencies, implements process improvements, and ensures smooth integration of new technologies, equipment, and procedures.
Duties:
Including but not limited to:
- Analyze current production procedures, workflows, and standards to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements.
- Optimize processes to reduce costs, minimize waste, improve quality, and increase productivity while maintaining safety and compliance.
- Spend time on the production floor evaluating employee and machinery workflows for continuous improvement opportunities.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve process-related issues.
- Develop and maintain documentation related to processes, including APQP, machine setup and operation instructions, tooling and gage instructions, and work instructions.
- Support product design teams by ensuring manufacturability, safety, and productivity in both new and existing designs.
- Identify, procure, and maintain required tools, molds, dies, fixtures, and gages for the assigned manufacturing area.
- Monitor and analyze process performance metrics such as cycle time, yield, and scrap rates; implement corrective actions to achieve targets.
- Lead and participate in cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Provide training and guidance to production teams on equipment, procedures, and new processes.
- Stay current with advancements in process engineering technologies, methodologies, and best practices.
- Assist in compliance with government requirements (EPA, OSHA, etc.) and company Environmental
- Management System (EMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) standards.
- Ensure project completion on specification, within budget, and on time, while providing all required documentation to Maintenance & Facilities teams.
- Actively promote process improvement to strengthen competitiveness and meet industry standards.
- Attend and contribute to product design reviews and cross-functional meetings.
- Interact with internal and external stakeholders to support successful process implementation.
Core Competencies:
- Project management and organizational skills: ability to manage projects from conception to completion.
- Process monitoring and problem-solving: capable of identifying complex issues and implementing effective solutions.
- Teamwork: collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
- Communication and interpersonal skills: able to clearly convey technical information to all stakeholders.
- Environmental and safety awareness: knowledge of regulations and commitment to safe operations.
- Strategic planning: ability to anticipate long-term process needs and align with business objectives.
- Critical thinking: considers multiple perspectives when evaluating processes.
- Time management and prioritization: effectively balances competing priorities.
- Creativity and innovation: develops new approaches for process efficiency.
- Adaptability and flexibility: adjusts to evolving priorities and conditions.
Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.