Manufacturing Process Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Manufacturing Process Engineer to oversee and optimize manufacturing operations. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, project management, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and quality. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Engineering and relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off in addition to paid holidays

Continuous training and growth opportunities

Pet discount program

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment, ideally with process engineering roles.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize plant equipment, identifying downtime issues.
• Lead projects related to capacity expansion and new product introduction.
• Implement Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing processes.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Process optimization

Project management

Continuous improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPosition OverviewThe Manufacturing Process Engineer will be a key on-site leader responsible for the manufacturing process and improving daily production operations (including oversight of maintenance and preventative maintenance), optimizing equipment performance, planning for capacity expansion, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role will bridge the gap between long-term infrastructure investment and short-term production execution, ensuring we deliver on both current output and future growth. What you’ll be doing

Process & Equipment Engineering

• Maintain and optimize plant equipment, identifying and resolving downtime issues.
• Lead efforts to improve equipment reliability and efficiency, including preventative maintenance programs.
• Evaluate and recommend capital investments in equipment and infrastructure to support capacity growth.
• Facility and equipment maintenance, capex projects, and take ownership of the WCL model.
• Any other duties needed to help drive to our Vision, fulfill our Mission, and abide by our Company’s Values.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and quality risks in the manufacturing process.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies where appropriate.

Project Management

• Lead plant-based projects related to capacity expansion, automation, or new product introduction.
• Manage timelines, vendors, and budgets for capital improvement initiatives.

Recycle Program

• Lead the wash water reduction and recycling initiative to mitigate associated risks.

Travel

• Occasional travel to other production sites for benchmarking, collaboration, or support (~10–15%).

Is this role for you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally in process, planning, or production engineering roles.
• Experience with liquid or batch manufacturing processes .
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, equipment maintenance, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems for production planning.
• Hands-on, pragmatic, and resourceful problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site in Fairfield, TX.
• Fast-paced, high-accountability environment with a collaborative, team-first culture.
• Must be comfortable working in a factory setting with physical plant walk-throughs and direct equipment interaction.

What’s in it for me?

We constantly strive to provide our team members with an optimal workplace. We believe that your work should be rewarding. Below are just a few of the benefits our Company offers our team members:

• Friendly and supportive culture with team member appreciation events
• Open-door policy
• Health and welfare benefits
• Pet discount program
• Supplemental insurance options including long and short-term and EAP
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in addition to paid holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Continuous training and growth opportunities

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

Chris Christensen Systems, LLC, a company of Nexus Brands Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , or expression, , , ancestry, citizenship status, age, , medical condition, marital status, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are a Fair Chance employer. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise take part in the hiring process, please contact us directly.

Team members are hired to perform important functions at The Company (Chris Christensen Systems, LLC). Attendance and availability are considered essential job functions and as with any group effort, operating effectively takes cooperation and commitment from everyone. Therefore, attendance and punctuality are very important. Team members are expected to complete their full shift. Unnecessary absences and lateness are expensive, disruptive and place an unfair burden on fellow team members, Supervisors and Managers. We expect excellent attendance from all team members. Excessive absenteeism or tardiness will result in disciplinary action up to and including discharge.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.