Process Engineer - Manufacturing - Holyoke, MA

Holyoke, Massachusetts Permanent USD85,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
We're seeking a hands-on Process Engineer to lead manufacturing process development, optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a growing production environment. You'll partner across engineering, quality, and operations teams to improve efficiency, reduce scrap, enhance product quality, and support new and existing products.
  • Drive manufacturing improvements in a high-impact engineering role
  • Join a stable industry leader investing in growth and innovation

About Our Client

Our client is an established manufacturing organization with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and strong customer partnerships across multiple industries. They operate a modern production facility and invest heavily in quality, innovation, employee development, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
  • Create and maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process documentation, specifications, and work instructions.
  • Evaluate manufacturing equipment, review proposals, and support capital improvement projects.
  • Provide technical support across production, engineering, quality, and operations teams.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Support new product introductions, sample builds, and first-production runs.
  • Train operators on equipment setup, process controls, and testing procedures.
  • Analyze process performance, scrap trends, and production data to drive measurable improvements.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and waste reduction.
  • Develop standardized operating procedures, visual work instructions, and process standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve product and manufacturing challenges.
  • Maintain a strong floor presence and provide hands-on engineering support within the plant environment.



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.
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering or process engineering experience.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and proven troubleshooting abilities.
  • Experience creating and maintaining process documentation, SOPs, and standardized work instructions.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
  • Knowledge of process optimization, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and collaborate across departments.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, or related continuous improvement tools is highly desirable.
  • Wire and cable manufacturing experience is a significant advantage.

What's on Offer

  • Excellent healthcare package with the company covering a significant portion of medical costs.
  • Opportunity to make a visible impact through process improvements and manufacturing optimization.
  • Strong focus on continuous improvement, engineering excellence, and innovation.
  • Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching, tuition reimbursement, and bonus opportunities.
  • Exposure to cross-functional projects and career development within a technically advanced manufacturing environment.
Contact
Emma White
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7137033

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Holyoke
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma White
Job Reference
JN-102026-7137033
 

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