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Process Engineer - Metals - Eden, PA

Eden, Pennsylvania Permanent USD95,000 - USD115,000 per year View Job Description
Join a growing manufacturing facility where you'll lead process improvement initiatives, optimize production performance, and solve complex operational challenges. You'll partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to execute capital projects, improve reliability, and drive continuous improvement across the operation.
  • Own high-impact projects from concept to plant implementation
  • Drive process improvements at a growing manufacturing operation

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established industry leader with a long history of innovation and operational excellence. They offer employees the opportunity to make a tangible impact while working within a collaborative, safety-focused, and growth-oriented environment.

Job Description

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

  • Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to achieve safety, quality, and productivity objectives.
  • Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational performance.
  • Lead data-driven investigations to reduce variability and eliminate recurring manufacturing issues.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the operation.
  • Serve as a technical expert for process and equipment-related troubleshooting.
  • Work with internal engineering and technical specialists to implement best practices and innovative solutions.



Project Leadership

  • Manage equipment and process improvement projects from initial concept through startup and completion.
  • Develop project scopes, business cases, budgets, schedules, and performance targets.
  • Coordinate engineering design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Lead cross-functional project teams while minimizing disruption to plant operations.
  • Support outage planning and resource coordination for successful project execution.
  • Monitor project spending, forecasts, and overall project performance.



Capital Planning & Business Support

  • Contribute to long-term capital planning by identifying improvement opportunities and developing project justifications.
  • Prepare cost estimates, project documentation, vendor evaluations, and investment proposals.
  • Partner with purchasing teams and contractors to secure required equipment and services.
  • Ensure all contractor activities comply with safety and operational standards.

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 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Engineering experience in manufacturing, industrial, production, or process environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
  • Experience leading process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Comfortable working hands-on with production and maintenance teams.
  • Knowledge of quality systems, ISO standards, and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • AutoCAD or similar CAD software experience is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support plant operations.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

What's on Offer

  • Newly created role supporting expansion and long-term facility growth.
  • Lead projects that directly impact plant performance and business success.
  • Take ideas from concept through implementation and see measurable results.
  • Work alongside experienced engineers, operations leaders, and technical experts.
  • Join a company committed to innovation, safety, employee development, and operational excellence.
Contact
Taylor Rankin
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7115778

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Eden
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Taylor Rankin
Job Reference
JN-092026-7115778
 

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