Impactful Process Engineer | Lean & SPC for Manufacturing

the-pivot-group-careers; Ludington (MI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Ludington, MI is actively connecting skilled Process Engineers with manufacturing firms in West Michigan for opportunities that enhance efficiency and product quality.

This network emphasizes rigorous process optimization, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration across R&D, production, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with process optimization, statistical process control (SPC), and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., MiniTab, JMP).
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, and other engineering documentation.
• Experience with process simulation software (e.g., ASPEN, HYSYS) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for process deviations and quality issues.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Utilize statistical process control (SPC) and other analytical tools to monitor process performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality, to ensure successful product launches and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, equipment, and materials to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Lead process validation activities to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards.

Skills

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Process optimization

P&IDs/PFDs

Education

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

MiniTab

JMP

Aspen

HYSYS

Arena

Python

R

Job description

The Pivot Group Network in Ludington, MI is actively connecting skilled Process Engineers with manufacturing firms in West Michigan for opportunities that enhance efficiency and product quality.

This network emphasizes rigorous process optimization, data-driven problem solving, and collaboration across R&D, production, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement and successful product launches.