1st Shift Industrial Process Engineer

Sirius Staffing; Whitsett (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer in Whitsett, NC to drive process standardization and operational excellence across manufacturing operations. You will lead Lean initiatives and optimize production processes, supporting equipment projects and cost improvements.

The role requires strong project management, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in process and manufacturing engineering.
• Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement expertise.
• Experience managing engineering projects.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive process standardization across manufacturing operations.
• Develop, document, and maintain manufacturing processes and SOPs.
• Implement process controls and best-practice adoption.
• Lead Lean, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve productivity, quality, throughput.
• Support workflow optimization and process enhancements.

Skills

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Data Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Tools

2D/3D Layouts

Factory Automation

Job description

Sirius Staffing is seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer in Whitsett, NC.

Contract : 1 year (temp to hire)

Location : Whitsett, NC

Schedule : Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm with some Sat

Pay : $40/hr

Interview mode : Onsite interview.

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced Industrial Process Engineer to drive process standardization, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role will focus on optimizing production processes, implementing Lean manufacturing principles, supporting equipment and facility projects, and leading initiatives that improve productivity, quality, safety, and cost performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong manufacturing engineering experience, project management skills, and a proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Improvement & Manufacturing Operations
• Develop, document, standardize, and maintain manufacturing processes and operating procedures.
• Implement process controls and drive best-practice adoption across manufacturing operations.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Analyze manufacturing data and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, throughput, and operational performance.
• Support workflow optimization and manufacturing process enhancements.

Equipment & Facility Engineering

• Design and improve manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation systems, and production layouts.
• Lead equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and implementation projects.
• Coordinate and execute Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Support equipment upgrades and manufacturing expansion initiatives.

Project Management

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Support facility expansion projects, production ramp-ups, and operational readiness activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of projects.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or related fields.
• Experience developing and implementing standard work and manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience managing engineering or manufacturing projects.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments and managing competing priorities.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting greenfield facility startups and brownfield expansion projects.
• Knowledge of capacity planning, production planning, workflow design, and quality systems.
• Experience optimizing manufacturing workflows and equipment utilization.
• Experience with 2D/3D manufacturing layouts and tooling design.
• Familiarity with FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing).
• Experience coaching engineers and leading technical project teams.
• Strong understanding of Lean principles, waste reduction, and operational excellence methodologies.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.