Impactful Process Engineer – Manufacturing & Optimization

the-pivot-group-careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with East Lansing manufacturers to identify a Process Engineer who can design and optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

You will develop process control strategies, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust, compliant solutions aligned with site KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years of process engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma and statistical analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Designs and optimizes manufacturing processes for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Develops and implements process control strategies and systems.
• Conducts root cause analysis of process deviations and implements corrective actions.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless process integration.
• Creates and maintains process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and SOPs.
• Monitors KPIs and identifies areas for continuous improvement.
• Evaluates and recommends new technologies and equipment to enhance process capabilities.
• Ensures processes comply with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Process optimization

Statistical analysis

P&ID understanding

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

Minitab

JMP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is partnering with East Lansing manufacturers to identify a Process Engineer who can design and optimize manufacturing processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

You will develop process control strategies, analyze data, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement robust, compliant solutions aligned with site KPIs.