Process Engineer - Manufacturing - Essex, VT

Essex Junction, Vermont Permanent USD100,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking a Process Engineer to lead manufacturing improvement initiatives, optimize production processes, and drive operational excellence across a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on engineering support, process development, troubleshooting, cost reduction projects, and new product introductions while partnering closely with production, quality, and leadership teams.
  • Drive high-impact manufacturing improvements and capital projects
  • Join a growing operation focused on innovation and continuous improvement

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing organization known for delivering high-quality products and investing in operational excellence. They offer engineers the opportunity to make a visible impact through process innovation, continuous improvement, and collaboration across multiple functions.

Job Description

  • Lead process improvement initiatives focused on reducing costs, minimizing scrap, improving up time, and increasing production output.
  • Support manufacturing operations by identifying and resolving production challenges to maintain efficiency and customer delivery performance.
  • Develop, document, and standardize manufacturing processes to ensure consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Drive corrective action efforts through root cause analysis, customer complaint investigations, and process verification activities.
  • Partner with suppliers to improve material quality, optimize performance, and reduce overall manufacturing costs.
  • Manage capital equipment and process improvement projects from evaluation through implementation.
  • Create and deliver training on new manufacturing procedures and process changes.
  • Support research and development projects, including product trials, troubleshooting, and successful transfer to production.
  • Participate in environmental, health, and safety initiatives while promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.
  • Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify opportunities for ongoing improvement.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
  • Strong technical aptitude with proven problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, or quality systems is highly desirable.
  • Exposure to CAD software, process validation, SPC, PFMEA, or quality improvement tools is preferred.
  • Knowledge of regulated manufacturing environments and quality standards is a plus.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to own impactful engineering and process improvement projects.
  • High visibility role with direct influence on manufacturing performance.
  • Collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Exposure to capital equipment, new product introduction, and operational leadership.
  • Strong career growth potential within a stable and expanding organization.
Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7105290

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Essex Junction
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-092026-7105290
 

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