Process Engineer/ Specialist

• Develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, product quality, and workplace safety.
• •Identify and implement cost-effective process improvements that minimize waste and increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new processes, technologies, and equipment.
• Continuously monitor and analyze process data to identify trends and recommend solutions for ongoing improvement.
• Conduct process capability studies and apply statistical analysis to support data-driven decision-making and achieve production targets.
• Perform detailed evaluations of existing manufacturing processes to identify improvement opportunities and recommend effective solutions.
• Design and implement process optimization strategies aimed at reducing cycle times, improving product quality and increasing throughput.
• Work closing with engineering, production and quality assurance teams to develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and work instructions.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPI’s) such as cycle time, yield, and scrap rate, and develop strategies to meet or exceed targets.
• Implement process control measures, including Statistical Process Control (SPC), to ensure consistent product quality and minimize variation.
• Provide technical support and trouble shooting expertise to resolve process-related issues and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead process validation activities, including protocol development, execution, and documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide training and support on new processes, procedures, and equipment to ensure successful adoption and sustained performance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Champion a strong safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries. Ensure timely reporting of near misses, hazardous conditions, and first aid incidents to the proper HSE staff, and collaborate on preventive initiatives.
• Enforce corporate HSE policies and ensure compliance with ISMS, ISO 9001 standards and facility specific guidelines and all employees complete the proper and required training.
• Support and review accident/incident investigations, implement corrective actions and participate in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) activities and regular inspections, as needed.
• Lead and continuously improve the 5S program to maintain clean, organized and safe work environment.
• Support the environmental sustainability efforts and metrics in alignment with corporate goals.

• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality and productivity.
• Participate in audits, management of change reviews to ensure compliance and drive operations excellence. Identify and resolve root causes of non-conformances and discrepancies in production data using structured problem-solving methods.
• Support the development, implementation and enforcement of standardized work instructions and task analyses to promote consistency and reduce variability.

• Completion of college or university degree in Engineering (chemical, mechanical, industrial or similar), required.
• Experience in Process Optimization Techniques, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma, preferred.
• 5 plus years of experience as a Process Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with problem solving and statistical analysis, preferred.
• Strong understanding of production planning, lean manufacturing, and quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and MES systems (e.g., HYDRA)
• Comfortable with digital tools for scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking

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