Process Engineer

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Analyze processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements to productivity, quality, and performance.
• Design manufacturing workflows, layouts, procedures, and production methods; conduct process and time studies.
• Monitor KPIs, recommend corrective actions, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain SOPs, work instructions, process documentation, technical reports, and improvement proposals.
• Support new equipment and process implementation; conduct trials, experiments, and validation activities.
• Improve product consistency and reduce defects with quality assurance; identify savings in waste, energy, costs, and resources.
• Support capacity planning, production planning, and resource allocation; analyze production data and process stability.
• Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, and environmental requirements; coordinate with maintenance to improve reliability and reduce downtime.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S improvement initiatives and participate in cross-functional projects.
• Prepare process flow diagrams and progress updates, and stay informed about engineering technologies and industry practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, or in a similar engineering role.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, process optimization, production systems, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience in process analysis, troubleshooting, workflow improvement, and root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other relevant engineering, process-analysis, or data-reporting tools.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, process flow diagrams, engineering specifications, and production data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.
• Ability to create practical, cost-effective solutions; understand quality systems, process control, and production performance measures.
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration skills; able to manage multiple projects, prioritize, and meet deadlines.

Preferred and advantageous qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field, is preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S knowledge is an advantage.
• Knowledge of industry standards, safety procedures, and environmental requirements is an advantage.
• SPC, failure analysis, process validation, automation, relevant industrial experience, or engineering certifications are advantageous.

What the employer offers

• Opportunity to contribute to process innovation, operational excellence, and engineering development.
• Exposure to manufacturing technologies, production systems, and continuous-improvement projects.
• Collaborative environment, training, mentorship, and professional development.
• Career progression opportunities in process, manufacturing, operations, or engineering leadership.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.