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Process Engineer

The Intersect Group
Salem, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026

Company Overview


Our client is a growing manufacturing organization committed to operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. They invest heavily in modernizing processes, strengthening reliability, and empowering engineers to make meaningful, measurable impact. The company values collaboration, technical curiosity, and a culture where strong ideas are encouraged and implemented. This is an environment where talented engineers are given the freedom and support to drive real change.


Role Summary


We are seeking a Process Engineer who will play a critical role in stabilizing, improving, and advancing plant operations. This position blends hands‑on troubleshooting with strategic project work, allowing you to directly influence production reliability, safety, and long‑term process capability. You will partner closely with plant leadership, operators, and cross‑functional teams to identify issues, implement solutions, and lead initiatives that enhance throughput, reduce waste, and strengthen equipment performance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment where every day brings a mix of problem‑solving and long‑term engineering strategy.


Key Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and maintain SOPs by collaborating with operators and plant staff

• Lead incident reviews, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation

• Recommend and execute equipment and process improvements aligned with safety, quality, cost, and production goals

• Provide facilities engineering support, including upgrades, modifications, and adherence to engineering standards

• Partner with R&D to transition development projects from lab to manufacturing

• Use statistical analysis and SPC tools to validate process capability, reliability, and quality

• Conduct audits, inspections, and assessments to drive continuous improvement and increase uptime

• Manage capital projects, contractor coordination, and major shutdown planning with plant leadership


Key Requirements

• Open to 1 to 3 years of experience; 3 to 5 years of experience in a medium to large manufacturing environment preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Engineering Management Preferred

• Demonstrated experience in process safety management and hands‑on process troubleshooting • Proven success designing or improving equipment, processes, or facilities, including capital project involvement

• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles and driving measurable operational improvements

• Exposure to 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks and familiarity with PLCs or ladder logic preferred

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform data mining, statistical testing, and process modeling

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively across plant teams


Call to Action

If you are a driven Process Engineer looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today. Please submit your resume and contact information to be considered for this role.

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000

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