Manufacturing Process Engineer — Optimization & Launch

Michael Page US; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Cross-functional exposure

Process optimization focus

Team-oriented culture

Industrial environment

Long-term growth potential

High-visibility role

Challenging engineering work

Direct impact on production

Job summary

Michael Page US is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead process improvements in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. You will drive efficiency, quality, and reliability, troubleshooting production challenges, and supporting new product commercialization.

Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and research teams; develop documentation, implement changes, analyze data, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline (Chemical Eng. preferred).
• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing, chemical processing, or similar industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of process engineering fundamentals incl. heat transfer, fluid flow, pumping, piping, and instrumentation.
• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing processes and implementing operational improvements.
• Knowledge of SPC and process capability analysis.
• Ability to develop technical documentation, procedures, and operator training materials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross-department collaboration.
• Data-driven decision making.
• Experience reading P&IDs or technical schematics advantageous.
• Exposure to GMP/regulatory environments or high-hazard operations preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable in a production environment and building relationships with operators and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot production challenges and identify/implement solutions with plant personnel.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives focusing on productivity, yield, safety, and cost reduction.
• Develop, update, and maintain process documentation, procedures, and training materials.
• Support new product launches and commercialization activities for smooth transfer to full-scale production.
• Partner with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and research teams to improve performance.
• Utilize statistical analysis and control methods to monitor quality and process capability.
• Investigate downtime events, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with management of change activities and document communications.
• Evaluate manufacturing data and trends to identify optimization opportunities.
• Promote safety, environmental, and quality standards across all activities.
• Participate in plant-based engineering projects and other operational initiatives as required.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chemical Engineering preferred

Job description

Michael Page US is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to lead process improvements in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. You will drive efficiency, quality, and reliability, troubleshooting production challenges, and supporting new product commercialization.

Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, quality, and research teams; develop documentation, implement changes, analyze data, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.