GMP Process Engineer — Lean Six Sigma & Continuous Improvement

Placon Corporation; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on role

Growth opportunities

Advanced technology

Competitive pay

Safety culture

Job summary

Placon Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking a dependable Process Engineer to join our GMP manufacturing environment. You will develop reliable processes, support new product development, and drive continuous improvement while working with cross-functional teams.

This hands-on technical role requires strong analytical skills, a mechanical mindset, and a passion for improving manufacturing performance. You will qualify new products, support capital projects, analyze process trends, and document

Qualifications

• Requires BS in chemical, materials, mechanical or related engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong cross-functional teamwork and project management.
• Technical competency in polymer materials, processing, testing.
• Understanding of statistics and process capability.
• Experience in manufacturing with knowledge of machine components.
• Ability to learn ERP and QMS systems.
• Lean, Six Sigma, and modern manufacturing methods knowledge.
• Ability to lift 10-50 lbs., stand long hours, travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Devise and execute plans to qualify new products and materials.
• Support capital equipment projects as onsite process expert.
• Improve production efficiency by analyzing process control trends.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools.
• Collect and analyze data; present recommendations in reports.
• Coordinate with planning and design teams to meet deadlines.
• Maintain technical documents, specifications, and data sheets.
• Establish and review product standards for materials, labor, equipment.
• Maintain understanding of ISO quality systems related to process development.
• Write proposals for capital expenditures and obtain approvals.

Skills

Process engineering

Lean Six Sigma

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Manufacturing expertise

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical or related engineering

Tools

ERP systems

QMS systems

Job description

Placon Corporation in Madison, WI is seeking a dependable Process Engineer to join our GMP manufacturing environment. You will develop reliable processes, support new product development, and drive continuous improvement while working with cross-functional teams.

This hands-on technical role requires strong analytical skills, a mechanical mindset, and a passion for improving manufacturing performance. You will qualify new products, support capital projects, analyze process trends, and document