Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Developmental Rotational Program

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Process Engineer to join its operations team. This position is ideal for an early-career engineer who wants broad exposure to plant operations while building the technical and leadership skills needed for long-term advancement.

The role offers hands-on involvement across manufacturing, process optimization, equipment reliability, quality systems, and operational excellence initiatives. You'll work directly with production leadership and technical teams to improve performance, solve problems, and support day-to-day plant operations.

What You'll Do

Manufacturing Operations

• Partner with production teams to support daily manufacturing activities and achieve operational goals
• Monitor process performance and help resolve production challenges.
• Assist with workflow planning, labor utilization, and production execution.
• Help maintain consistency through established operating practices and procedures.

Process Optimization

• Analyze production data to identify opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Support continuous improvement projects focused on productivity, waste reduction, and throughput.
• Track and report key operational metrics.
• Participate in projects aimed at improving equipment performance and process stability.

Equipment & Reliability

• Work closely with maintenance personnel to address equipment-related issues.
• Assist with troubleshooting manufacturing processes and production equipment.
• Support preventive maintenance initiatives and reliability improvements.
• Contribute to equipment upgrades, process modifications, and capital projects.

Quality & Operational Excellence

• Help maintain product quality and manufacturing consistency.
• Participate in investigations related to process deviations and quality concerns.
• Support corrective and preventive action efforts.
• Ensure adherence to internal standards and industry requirements.

Safety & Environmental Stewardship

• Champion a strong safety culture throughout the facility.
• Participate in safety observations, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Assist with identifying and mitigating workplace risks.
• Support compliance with environmental, health, and safety programs.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, maintenance, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams.
• Contribute to project teams and plant initiatives.
• Present findings, recommendations, and progress updates to leadership.
• Build strong working relationships across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• Internship, co-op, or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in manufacturing operations and process improvement.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.

What We Offer

• Structured development and mentoring from experienced manufacturing leaders.
• Exposure to multiple areas of plant operations and engineering.
• Opportunities to lead projects and take on increasing responsibility.
• Clear advancement potential into leadership and technical career paths.