Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean CI & Improvement

ProStaffing; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ProStaffing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer in the Hickory, NC area to improve manufacturing performance, solve production challenges, and lead process and capital improvement projects.

The role combines production-floor problem solving with long-range engineering support, collaborating with operators, maintenance, and leadership to create safer, more efficient, and repeatable processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering or closely related discipline.
• At least five years of progressive engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work directly with production equipment and processes.
• Experience using CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, for tooling, equipment, or layout design.
• Experience leading process improvement initiatives and technical projects.
• Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and cross‑functional problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to spend the majority of the workday in an active manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to safe work practices and responsible decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement practical improvements that increase throughput, capacity, quality, and consistency.
• Perform time studies, workflow reviews, and capacity analysis to identify constraints and improvement opportunities.
• Reduce cycle time, setup time, scrap, rework, and other non-value-added activity.
• Lead 5S, visual workplace, and lean manufacturing activities.
• Provide hands‑on support for equipment and process issues on active production lines.
• Partner with operators and technical teams to implement permanent solutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional problem solving

Communication

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

ProStaffing is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Process Engineer in the Hickory, NC area to improve manufacturing performance, solve production challenges, and lead process and capital improvement projects.

The role combines production-floor problem solving with long-range engineering support, collaborating with operators, maintenance, and leadership to create safer, more efficient, and repeatable processes.