Process Engineer - Manufacturing - Northampton, MA

Northampton, Massachusetts Permanent USD85,000 - USD95,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing manufacturing organization as a Process Engineer responsible for developing, improving, and optimizing production processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and cost performance. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to lead process improvement initiatives, troubleshoot manufacturing challenges, and support the introduction of new products and technologies.
  • High-impact role with strong growth, autonomy, and project ownership
  • Drive process innovation at a leading wire & cable manufacturer

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company with a reputation for engineering excellence, product quality, and long-term customer partnerships across diverse industries. They offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment where engineers have a direct impact on operational performance and continuous improvement efforts.

Job Description

  • Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes that improve quality, productivity, and cost performance.
  • Create and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, manufacturing specifications, process documentation, and engineering standards.
  • Evaluate manufacturing equipment, support capital projects, and assist with equipment selection and implementation.
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and lead root cause investigations to reduce downtime and improve process reliability.
  • Partner with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve product and process-related challenges.
  • Analyze scrap, yield, and process performance data to identify improvement opportunities and support strategic business objectives.
  • Develop and implement corrective actions that improve product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and overall operational performance.
  • Create work instructions, visual standards, SOPs, and other process documentation to support standardization and training efforts.
  • Provide hands-on technical support on the production floor and assist with employee training and process validation activities.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline required.
  • Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience in a process, manufacturing, or production engineering environment.
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and mechanical aptitude.
  • Experience developing process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and manufacturing standards.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally throughout the organization.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience utilizing engineering or statistical analysis tools.
  • Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, SPC, or wire and cable industry experience is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

  • Excellent benefits package with industry-leading healthcare contributions.
  • Direct impact on manufacturing performance, quality, and operational strategy.
  • Broad project ownership with exposure to process development, continuous improvement, and new product initiatives.
  • Collaborative culture that encourages technical growth and cross-functional learning.
  • Additional perks including bonus opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling, and a strong retirement plan.
Contact
Sawyer Koster
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7141938

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Northampton
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sawyer Koster
Job Reference
JN-112026-7141938
 

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