Process Engineer

The Process Engineer is responsible for creating, maintaining, and improving manufacturing processes and process documentation to support operational excellence. This position works closely with Production, Research & Development, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure products are successfully developed, launched, and manufactured using repeatable and reliable processes.

Key Responsibilities

Process & Product Development

• Develop, document, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), machine recipes, and process documentation.
• Partner with Production, Quality, R&D, and Supply Chain teams during new product development and launch activities.
• Serve as the process owner for manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise and troubleshooting support.
• Lead new product introduction activities to ensure successful transition from development to full-scale production.

Process Improvement

• Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, throughput, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean manufacturing principles, structured problem-solving techniques, and data-driven decision making.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address process deviations, customer complaints, and internal nonconformances.
• Monitor process performance metrics and implement sustainable improvements based on operational data.

Production Support & Engineering Initiatives

• Champion and sustain 6S initiatives across manufacturing areas through routine audits and corrective action plans.
• Identify capital improvement opportunities and develop CAPEX proposals, including scope, cost estimates, ROI analysis, project justification, and implementation timelines.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, process flow diagrams, facility layouts, and technical documentation that support manufacturing operations and shop floor activities.
• Support equipment installations, process validations, and manufacturing improvement projects.